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NL07 JZV

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL07 JZV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,670 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,668 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,235 miles

slight travel foot brake

Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,409 miles

tick over slightly high

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,008 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,032 miles

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

both rear tyres are split and perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres are split and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level below minimum before test (topped up to a testable level)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,232 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,884 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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NL07 JZV is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NL07 JZV, 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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NL07 JZV is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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