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BV57 ZCY

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 121,961 miles

Exhaust system corroded - rear body hanger broken off

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 121,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded - rear body hanger broken off

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,713 miles

Exhaust system corroded - rear body hanger broken off

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,535 miles

Exhaust corroding - rear box body hanger broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 116,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust corroding - rear box body hanger broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,229 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both, offside v.minor, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2020 107,621 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 101,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 94,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 83,621 miles

*N/s wiper torn and smears*

Inter pipe body heat shield insecure

N/s/f and O/s/r tyres on legal limit

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall split, worn on inner and outer shoulders and near limit

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 16 May 2016 83,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

*N/s wiper torn and smears*

Inter pipe body heat shield insecure

N/s/f and O/s/r tyres on legal limit

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall split, worn on inner and outer shoulders and near limit

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 58,578 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,933 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,188 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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BV57 ZCY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV57 ZCY, 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 BV57 ZCY registered?

BV57 ZCY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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