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NJ57 RCX

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,146 mi
Last recorded139,146 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 RCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 139,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 138,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,073 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 133,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,005 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2018 114,246 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,833 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,425 miles

Engine cover fitted as standard

Engine under tray fitted as standard

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbed edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,723 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,357 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)

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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NJ57 RCX is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ57 RCX, 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 NJ57 RCX registered?

NJ57 RCX is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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