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BL56 LGX

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,011 mi
Last recorded150,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 LGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 150,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,157 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,139 miles

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

both rear tyres across tread on 3mm 245/45/17

Fail 5 Feb 2024 143,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cleaned off lens now has good output and cutaway pattern (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres across tread on 3mm 245/45/17

Pass 1 Feb 2023 140,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 136,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,373 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,633 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,576 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,182 miles

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

slight play in nsf steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nsf steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,243 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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BL56 LGX is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

BL56 LGX is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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