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MV07 SVN

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

213,425 mi
Last recorded213,425 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 213,425 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front callipers likely to come adrift causing one or both to fail

Fail 20 Feb 2020 213,425 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front callipers likely to come adrift causing one or both to fail

Pass 19 Feb 2019 201,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 184,915 miles

Oil leak engine bay ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 177,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 177,930 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 166,940 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 157,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 144,932 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 125,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal appears sponger

nearside front alloy wheel and tyre has slight damage

number plates taped over number plates

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 98,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,278 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 SVN is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVN, 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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MV07 SVN is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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