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RF56 FMJ

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 FMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 173,846 miles

eml light on

vsc light on

Fail 2 Nov 2018 173,846 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition zone a . glue all over windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

eml light on

vsc light on

Pass 3 Oct 2017 172,747 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 172,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect low output (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 163,922 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 163,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 146,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 146,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 132,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 127,207 miles

both front and rear pads are low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 113,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,883 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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RF56 FMJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 RF56 FMJ, 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 RF56 FMJ registered?

RF56 FMJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is RF56 FMJ safe to buy?

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