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BV07 DBZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 DBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 131,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,029 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 117,073 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 117,073 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 105,818 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 105,710 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn on edge and has side wall damaged

Pass 6 May 2017 100,452 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 4 May 2016 93,646 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 86,809 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 86,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,461 miles

smoke emission readings too low for equipment to read

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,536 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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BV07 DBZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV07 DBZ, 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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BV07 DBZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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