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BL56 LHG

2007 Lexus IS220

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,609 mi
Last recorded137,609 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 LHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 137,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 123,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 123,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 106,625 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 106,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,813 miles

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

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 Nov 2014 54,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,341 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 32,341 miles

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

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 LHG is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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