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BT07 RKU

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,365 mi
Last recorded185,365 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 RKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 185,365 miles

rear prop bearing split

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 185,363 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear prop bearing split

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 182,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Fog lamps lightly insecure

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 166,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 166,173 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,735 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 138,891 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 135,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,705 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 123,705 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,008 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,303 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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BT07 RKU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT07 RKU, 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 BT07 RKU registered?

BT07 RKU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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