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OV57 VPL

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,105 mi
Last recorded149,105 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 VPL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,105 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 149,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 143,956 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 143,956 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 138,325 miles

Front number plate text not centralised

Pass 22 Dec 2016 131,506 miles

under trays // front // sides /// rear

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but secure & can not be easily mis-read (6.3.1d)

Item (large stalk/carrier) removed from driver's view before test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) & worn smooth on shoulders ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 205/55R16V

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

vehicle wet for inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2015 122,984 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven offside front very lazy (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but secure & can not be easily mis-read (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) & worn smooth on shoulders ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 205/55R16V

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

vehicle wet for inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,135 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2014 113,135 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2013 100,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and edges wearing. tyre size 205/55 16

Pass 23 Dec 2012 80,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,012 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

rear brake discs pitted/corroded slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,509 miles

Front discs appear to be very worn.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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OV57 VPL is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV57 VPL, 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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OV57 VPL is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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