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MV07 STZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,792 mi
Last recorded167,792 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 STZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 167,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 159,216 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 159,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 149,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake piped greased

Rear prop shaft drive rubber starting to crack

Fail 18 Dec 2019 149,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake piped greased

Rear prop shaft drive rubber starting to crack

Pass 10 Nov 2018 141,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 136,909 miles

tyres wearing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 136,909 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

tyres wearing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion under car

Fail 16 Dec 2016 130,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion under car

Pass 7 Sep 2015 124,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,885 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,150 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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MV07 STZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV07 STZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV07 STZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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