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BJ57 XXU

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,686 mi
Last recorded156,686 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 156,686 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 154,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 152,832 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 151,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 148,113 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 143,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 125,600 miles

Offside Rear tread depth close to requirements of 1.6mm

Fail 20 Nov 2015 125,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear tread depth close to requirements of 1.6mm

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 109,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,440 miles

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

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

Unevern wear on front tyres

Fail 7 Dec 2011 79,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Unevern wear on front tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,905 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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BJ57 XXU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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