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RJ07 ZTU

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,061 mi
Last recorded179,061 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 ZTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 179,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 175,797 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 175,797 miles

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

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 172,303 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

exhaust heat shields insecure

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Fail 28 Jul 2021 172,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

exhaust heat shields insecure

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 12 Aug 2020 169,774 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 167,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no acceleration detected during smoke test

not able to inspect testable items behind plastic covers

Pass 13 Aug 2018 164,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

No acceleration detected on acceleration check

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays/engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 161,950 miles

Nearside Front binding very slightly

Nearside Front wiper blade small split at end but still clears screen

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 157,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 153,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 153,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 146,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,387 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 108,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,814 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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RJ07 ZTU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ07 ZTU, 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 RJ07 ZTU registered?

RJ07 ZTU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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The MOT history for RJ07 ZTU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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