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RJ57 MBU

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,539 mi
Last recorded121,539 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 MBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 121,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,706 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,601 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,457 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,288 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,022 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,576 miles

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

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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RJ57 MBU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ57 MBU, 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 RJ57 MBU registered?

RJ57 MBU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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