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MW56 LWR

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 LWR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 161,263 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 161,262 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2016 158,559 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 156,468 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 156,463 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2014 154,154 miles

screen cracked but not materially affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Apr 2014 154,144 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s handbrake reading low

screen cracked but not materially affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Mar 2013 149,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 144,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,276 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Dec 2010 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 131,058 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 102,985 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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MW56 LWR is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW56 LWR, 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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What year was MW56 LWR registered?

MW56 LWR is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is MW56 LWR safe to buy?

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