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GJ07 KWV

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

240,912 mi
Last recorded240,912 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 KWV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 240,912 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 239,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 231,650 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 231,048 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 219,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 219,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 203,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 187,949 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2018 181,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 164,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 141,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 122,485 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2015 122,485 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,712 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,224 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,666 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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GJ07 KWV is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ07 KWV, 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 GJ07 KWV registered?

GJ07 KWV is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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