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BJ57 PCU

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,612 mi
Last recorded147,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 PCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,612 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2024 147,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 139,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 130,762 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 130,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,788 miles

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

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

sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,496 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 107,496 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 84,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,878 miles

advise nsf tyre starting to perish

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear tyres slightly staggered

advise slight runout on brakes

Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,878 miles

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

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

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

advise nsf tyre starting to perish

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear tyres slightly staggered

advise slight runout on brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,778 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wet weather test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,415 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,415 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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BJ57 PCU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ57 PCU, 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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BJ57 PCU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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