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NV57 FTZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,262 mi
Last recorded162,262 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 FTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 162,262 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 162,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 150,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2023 150,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 141,475 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 141,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,618 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 128,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 119,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 111,031 miles

Coolant leak front of engine, coolant level below minimum ()

Offside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose wind deflector under sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

back box heatshield loose (fixings corroded)

Fail 24 May 2019 111,031 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak front of engine, coolant level below minimum ()

Offside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose wind deflector under sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

back box heatshield loose (fixings corroded)

Pass 25 May 2018 103,381 miles

Offside Rear bumper lose but not lightly to fall off

both front tyres balding on edges

Fail 24 May 2018 103,380 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear bumper lose but not lightly to fall off

both front tyres balding on edges

Fail 22 May 2018 103,303 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 96,035 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread number plate not fitted securly (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 11 May 2016 87,558 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 80,781 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges (not yet to cords) 225/40/18 y

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,862 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,148 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,462 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,064 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NV57 FTZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NV57 FTZ, 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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NV57 FTZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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