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RE56 XJZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,742 mi
Last recorded158,742 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 158,742 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 158,741 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 152,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread very low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 152,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread very low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,650 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2016 112,087 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 112,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,118 miles

engine oil very low

offside front tyre inner edge bold

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil very low

offside front tyre inner edge bold

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

wipers worn and noisey

Fail 5 Nov 2014 99,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

wipers worn and noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside front tyre side wall cut

offside front tyre dold and edge and badly crack

offside rear tyre badly crack

Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside front tyre side wall cut

offside front tyre dold and edge and badly crack

offside rear tyre badly crack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 86,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,762 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped and scorred

rear brake discs scorred

Fail 23 Oct 2010 71,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped and scorred

rear brake discs scorred

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,047 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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RE56 XJZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE56 XJZ, 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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RE56 XJZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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