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NC56 KGO

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,492 mi
Last recorded181,492 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 KGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 181,492 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 181,492 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 173,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 159,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 158,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 144,285 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 144,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split at both ends (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges and has cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,652 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 111,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,347 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 102,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,917 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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NC56 KGO is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC56 KGO, 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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NC56 KGO is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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