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RJ57 ZFL

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,169 mi
Last recorded180,169 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 ZFL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 180,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 180,169 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 163,469 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted, obscuring view

Fail 7 Feb 2020 163,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted, obscuring view

Pass 4 Feb 2019 154,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 154,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2018 146,147 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 138,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 138,151 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault engine management/esp fault cleared codes (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 125,096 miles

child seat fitted engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 125,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 112,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 112,395 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 96,727 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outter edges and have small cracks on the side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,287 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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RJ57 ZFL is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZFL, 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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RJ57 ZFL is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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