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BC57 HPY

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,274 mi
Last recorded150,274 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 150,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 144,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 138,042 miles

Front Registration plate insecure cracked across fixing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil service due

Pass 16 Feb 2021 132,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded/holed near support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 132,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded/holed near support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 131,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 127,441 miles

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

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

rear axle and inner sills rusty

rear ride height sensor bracket snapped

Fail 25 Jan 2020 127,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle and inner sills rusty

rear ride height sensor bracket snapped

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 115,389 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 115,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 107,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,662 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre balding on inner shoulder

Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre balding on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,557 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 53,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,981 miles

n/s/rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BC57 HPY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC57 HPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC57 HPY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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