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BL56 DPE

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,145 mi
Last recorded158,145 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 DPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 158,145 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 147,473 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 139,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,450 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,707 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,507 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,109 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,923 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,302 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil level slightly low

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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BL56 DPE is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL56 DPE, 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 BL56 DPE registered?

BL56 DPE is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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