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MV07 SVK

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,936 mi
Last recorded211,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 SVK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 211,936 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 211,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 208,630 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 208,122 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 193,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 184,391 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 28 Nov 2020 167,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 158,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 149,031 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 149,031 miles

Position lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 140,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 125,928 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 109,809 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,863 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,465 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,465 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,775 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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MV07 SVK is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 96,159 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 Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV07 SVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV07 SVK registered?

MV07 SVK is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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