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LM57 BJK

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BJK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 140,923 miles

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear upper arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear upper arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 140,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav obstructing drivers view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Fail 6 Jan 2021 139,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 13 Jun 2019 134,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017 120,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,568 miles

engine cover and undercovers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 111,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover and undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,825 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,175 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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LM57 BJK is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM57 BJK, 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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LM57 BJK is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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