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FL57 BVR

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,077 mi
Last recorded208,077 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 BVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 208,077 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front reg plate cracked

service light on

Pass 20 Nov 2018 185,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s wiper blade smeary

Fail 20 Nov 2018 185,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s not locking (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s wiper blade smeary

Pass 21 Nov 2017 168,190 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays

engine cutting out/poor running

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2017 168,190 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays

engine cutting out/poor running

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2016 155,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 155,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 137,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 122,852 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,485 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre sidewall

windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,346 miles

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

front brake discs

windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,821 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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FL57 BVR is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL57 BVR, 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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FL57 BVR is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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