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BL56 LHC

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,061 mi
Last recorded204,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 204,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 194,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential covered in oil

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 187,739 miles

Oil on differential

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 183,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 179,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 175,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 167,646 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 157,147 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 143,943 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 143,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 129,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 118,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,015 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,012 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,953 miles

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)

undertray not alowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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 LHC is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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