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RE07 THZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,517 mi
Last recorded159,517 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 THZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 159,517 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 140,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,264 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses are misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 136,252 miles

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

Engine oil on minimum level

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses are misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 130,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m/m tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,536 miles

aux belt tensioner showing signes of deterioration

idle speed erratic high at start up

rear tyres worn low to centres

Fail 20 Mar 2014 97,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

aux belt tensioner showing signes of deterioration

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn very low

idle speed erratic high at start up

rear tyres worn low to centres

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 88,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,717 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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RE07 THZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE07 THZ, 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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RE07 THZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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