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NV07 EPU

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,467 mi
Last recorded144,467 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV07 EPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 144,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 136,765 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 136,764 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 130,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 123,642 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 123,642 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,079 miles

all brake pads wearing low

fluid leak - poss from clutch slave cylinder - reqs investigation

poss coolant leak from front of engine - reqs investigation

Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,079 miles

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

all brake pads wearing low

fluid leak - poss from clutch slave cylinder - reqs investigation

poss coolant leak from front of engine - reqs investigation

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,263 miles

extensive sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

Strong smell of diesel from engine bay,unable to see any obvious leak due to engine bay covers.Light misting of oil/fuel around engine/gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,210 miles

wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,848 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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NV07 EPU 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 68.4%.

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 NV07 EPU, 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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NV07 EPU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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