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BG57 XUL

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,531 mi
Last recorded118,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 XUL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 118,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at exposed end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all brake disc facings slightly worn/corroded

undertrays and sill trims fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jul 2026 118,518 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough in rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at exposed end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all brake disc facings slightly worn/corroded

undertrays and sill trims fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 13 Dec 2025 118,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Possible hub nut (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,317 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,408 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 102,408 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,892 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers

Fail 25 Nov 2022 94,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers

Pass 3 Dec 2021 25,461 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 85,550 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,873 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,295 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,219 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 53,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,629 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,551 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,600 miles

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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BG57 XUL is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG57 XUL, 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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BG57 XUL is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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