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BJ57 PDO

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,946 mi
Last recorded157,946 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 PDO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2020 157,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely grabbing severely under braking (26kgf pulling left) (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc discolored, over heated and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 152,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 141,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 135,585 miles

front number plate

Fail 5 Aug 2016 135,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate

Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,563 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 116,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 16 Aug 2013 98,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 24 Sep 2010 45,797 miles

front brake pads worn on limits at test

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 PDO is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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