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FL57 BWA

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,591 mi
Last recorded122,591 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 BWA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 122,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,999 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 100,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,774 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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FL57 BWA is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE 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 Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 96,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL57 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL57 BWA registered?

FL57 BWA is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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