2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,168 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,168 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    78 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    43 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.8%
  2. Brakes18.0%
  3. Tyres8.7%
  4. Suspension6.2%
  5. Body & chassis5.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Wheels1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Lexus IS220?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2007 Lexus IS220 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,168 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Lexus IS220?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Lexus IS220 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).