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BL56 DPU

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,520 mi
Last recorded154,520 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 154,520 miles

nearside rear lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 154,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 136,936 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 136,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,724 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 111,724 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,750 miles

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

offside front tyre small cracks in tread

Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre small cracks in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,362 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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BL56 DPU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL56 DPU, 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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BL56 DPU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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