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OV56 VXF

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,406 mi
Last recorded147,406 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VXF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 147,406 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 147,389 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 140,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,870 miles

1x new brake pad fitted to n/s/r

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

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2018 126,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre bold on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,159 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,077 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,491 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,857 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in tread.

Both rear tyres low in tread and have deep cuts in tread.

N/S/F and N/S/R bumper loose.

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,689 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 67,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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OV56 VXF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV56 VXF, 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 OV56 VXF registered?

OV56 VXF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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