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RA57 BBF

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,583 mi
Last recorded166,583 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 BBF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 166,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 163,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 159,033 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 159,033 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 154,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,556 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,556 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,724 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped.

front brake pads getting low/worn.

wiper control erratic.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped.

front brake pads getting low/worn.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre low on edges.

o/s/r tyre low/close to limit.

wiper control erratic.

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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RA57 BBF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA57 BBF, 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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RA57 BBF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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