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BJ07 XVF

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,693 mi
Last recorded172,693 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 172,693 miles

Offside Front wing area damaged ti-wraped

Fail 8 Apr 2023 172,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing area damaged ti-wraped

Pass 12 Mar 2022 154,994 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 154,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 145,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 129,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,794 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 109,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 100,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 92,230 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 85,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 78,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,142 miles

engine oil level was too low top up 1 1/2 lt

Pass 14 May 2010 50,887 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 May 2010 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

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 XVF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVF, 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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What year was BJ07 XVF registered?

BJ07 XVF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is BJ07 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 XVF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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