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BK57 GHF

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,836 mi
Last recorded152,836 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 152,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bushes cracking Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center of screen below mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 148,707 miles

Coolant low on Pre Check

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 148,707 miles

Coolant low on Pre Check

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 144,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 138,966 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 138,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,214 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs Both Sides are corroded and lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom holder ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 127,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom holder ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,503 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 116,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 116,447 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,280 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,015 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,422 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,422 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,136 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper poor

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,797 miles

emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,504 miles

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

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 GHF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GHF, 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 BK57 GHF registered?

BK57 GHF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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