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BL07 KVF

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,280 mi
Last recorded164,280 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 KVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 164,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 161,850 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 161,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM VERY DULL (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels NSR 17" OSR 18" (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 155,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 155,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 155,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 147,393 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 147,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 132,574 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 132,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,510 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 50,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,168 miles

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

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

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 KVF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVF, 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 KVF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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