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VU07 CRX

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,354 mi
Last recorded172,354 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 CRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 172,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 164,916 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 159,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 159,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 153,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 153,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 148,088 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 142,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 138,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 127,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 127,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 121,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,481 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,557 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,348 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,741 miles

1.front and rear brake pads wearing low.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,536 miles

1.rear brake pads worn low.2.plastic trim covering outer sills.3.engine under tray fitted.4.plastic trim covering floor pans.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,124 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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VU07 CRX is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU07 CRX, 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 VU07 CRX registered?

VU07 CRX is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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