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NFZ 8181

2007 Lexus Is

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,870 mi
Last recorded117,870 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is107,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 8181
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,870 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 117,020 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 113,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 113,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 109,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2021 102,128 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads getting low

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,009 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 99,008 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,629 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,817 miles

both front droplink boots weeping grease

o/s track rod end boot weeping grease

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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NFZ 8181 is a 2007 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 107,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NFZ 8181 is a 2007 Lexus Is, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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