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BL56 LGZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,711 mi
Last recorded193,711 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 LGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 193,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 184,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 175,813 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 175,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 169,105 miles

general under body rust

Fail 19 Jul 2019 169,105 miles

general under body rust

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 156,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 145,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 142,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 142,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner inner tyre tread worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 131,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 121,658 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 110,421 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 110,421 miles

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

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2012 100,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,290 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 LGZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 BL56 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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