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WV57 VAF

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

175,857 mi
Last recorded175,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VAF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 175,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 161,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 161,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,924 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 141,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,074 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,539 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 86,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,906 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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WV57 VAF is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 96,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV57 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WV57 VAF is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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