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VU07 EFF

2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,603 mi
Last recorded155,603 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport94,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 EFF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 155,603 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 155,514 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted brake pins loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,807 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also splits on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,227 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 121,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,783 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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VU07 EFF is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 94,272 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 Is 220D Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU07 EFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU07 EFF registered?

VU07 EFF is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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