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YC57 VUU

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,498 mi
Last recorded124,498 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VUU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

poor light out put near side front

Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,730 miles

poor light out put on dip

surface rust all over suspension and brake components vehicle been standing

Pass 29 Nov 2021 121,696 miles

poor light out put on dip

Pass 7 Aug 2020 121,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,636 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,199 miles

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

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

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

boot does not secure

Fail 11 Oct 2017 105,198 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

boot does not secure

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,071 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,247 miles

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

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

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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YC57 VUU 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 76.5%.

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 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC57 VUU, 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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What year was YC57 VUU registered?

YC57 VUU is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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