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BT56 SVA

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,012 mi
Last recorded154,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SVA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 154,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 142,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 128,141 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,057 miles

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

front and rear brake discs not very good

Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,173 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,200 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,765 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,807 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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,360 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,920 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 43,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 41,955 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,480 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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BT56 SVA is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 SVA, 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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BT56 SVA is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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