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BJ07 FWD

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,459 mi
Last recorded218,459 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 FWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 218,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 218,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 185,510 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 185,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,338 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp Main Beam light output diminished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine underside ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 145,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp Main Beam light output diminished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine underside ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 135,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 126,838 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,622 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

low emitter no prinout

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,188 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ07 FWD is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ07 FWD, 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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BJ07 FWD is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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