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RA56 BFP

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,525 mi
Last recorded170,525 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 BFP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 170,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 168,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 149,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 149,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,251 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 135,251 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,873 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 104,870 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,478 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,725 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,264 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and has cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,391 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre not showing cords

front wiper blades smeary

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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RA56 BFP is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA56 BFP, 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 RA56 BFP registered?

RA56 BFP is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 February 2007.

Is RA56 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA56 BFP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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