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BK57 GGY

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,178 mi
Last recorded183,178 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 183,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Travel in brake foot pedal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 183,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Travel in brake foot pedal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 176,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,943 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 163,943 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 160,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limits (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 160,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limits (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 155,232 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 155,232 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm - worn edges- inner edge bald - 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre beginning to wear inner edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,070 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 140,066 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,243 miles

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

Rear brake application on limit 30%

dampness around fuel pipes near tank

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Nov 2017 124,194 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Eml on

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

Rear brake application on limit 30%

dampness around fuel pipes near tank

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

body sill covers fitted

engine bay covers fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,486 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body sill covers fitted

emissions too clean to register

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,900 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body sill covers fitted

emissions too clean to register

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,362 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,012 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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BK57 GGY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK57 GGY, 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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BK57 GGY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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