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BT07 RKJ

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,732 mi
Last recorded133,732 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 133,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 115,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Fail 29 May 2019 115,752 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 107,463 miles

visible smoke from exhaust

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Offside wing mirror insecure

Oil leak under engine and vehicle ()

all 4 tyres wall cut

Fail 15 May 2018 107,463 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Offside wing mirror insecure

Oil leak under engine and vehicle ()

all 4 tyres wall cut

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 26 May 2017 100,474 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 100,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 72,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades worn.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 57,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades worn.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,898 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,898 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres worn on edges

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 RKJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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