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BL57 MXU

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 145,918 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 145,918 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,596 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment foot brake travel..! (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/ chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 136,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment foot brake travel..! (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/ chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,065 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 112,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,721 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges(been driven flat)

Pass 26 May 2016 82,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 82,068 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,845 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,703 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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BL57 MXU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 BL57 MXU, 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 BL57 MXU registered?

BL57 MXU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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