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BJ57 XYS

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 134,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,114 miles

Offside 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,313 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 100,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,245 miles

Nearside Front head lamp fading

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front head lamp fading

Offside Front wiper blade split slight

engine idle high

slight oil leak

slight smokey on ide from exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,032 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested engine cannot accelerate to the test standards (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front head lamp fading

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front head lamp fading

Offside Front wiper blade split slight

engine idle high

slight oil leak

slight smokey on ide from exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face developing slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face developing slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,970 miles

Offside Rear reflector broken

Rear (BOTH) brake pads wearing low

engine covers fitted

engine idle slight high

Front (BOTH) tyres wearing

Nearside Rear shock absorber misting

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,118 miles

Offside Rear reflector broken

engine covers and under tray fitted effecting visual inspection

engine idle higher than normal

Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,554 miles

Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,631 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 XYS is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XYS, 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 BJ57 XYS registered?

BJ57 XYS is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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