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BV07 CYT

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 CYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 136,292 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 136,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 125,412 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but secure (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and heavily cracking between tread but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall cut but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 125,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but secure (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lense clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and heavily cracking between tread but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lense clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall cut but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 122,677 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 120,521 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Oil level below on dipstick

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,243 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 77,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 66,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 May 2012 51,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,217 miles

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

Offside 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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BV07 CYT is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 BV07 CYT, 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 BV07 CYT registered?

BV07 CYT is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BV07 CYT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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