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RA57 BCK

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,634 mi
Last recorded118,634 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 BCK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 118,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rattle from engine bay

Fail 18 May 2026 118,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rattle from engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 114,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 108,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 108,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,121 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 93,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,585 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,296 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,469 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 51,465 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,018 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,190 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,848 miles

o/s front tyre slight thread wear outer edge.

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 BCK is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RA57 BCK, 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 BCK is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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