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BL07 KUR

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,946 mi
Last recorded167,946 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 KUR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 167,946 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 167,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit wires cut off (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 167,913 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to excessive brake bind

osf tyre scrubbed on inner edge (same as nsf but not yet through to cord)

Pass 28 Nov 2017 154,194 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2017 154,190 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2016 141,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2016 141,490 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,814 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,412 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,313 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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BL07 KUR is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL07 KUR, 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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BL07 KUR is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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