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BT07 APZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,580 mi
Last recorded185,580 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 APZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 185,580 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 175,138 miles

general corrosion underbody all-over

Pass 19 Dec 2023 160,189 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle in parts

Pass 19 Dec 2022 148,442 miles

Under car rear ( Body / suspension / exhaust ) surface corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2022 148,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under car rear ( Body / suspension / exhaust ) surface corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2021 141,587 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge (205/55/16 h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,588 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 w (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,794 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,769 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (10 past)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,301 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,697 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,489 miles

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)

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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BT07 APZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT07 APZ, 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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BT07 APZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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