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VX07 BFZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,397 mi
Last recorded131,397 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 BFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front body work damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2019 131,392 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure help by tape and tape on glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front body work damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions too clean

middle exhaust heat shield is loose

o/s/f tyre has been run flat

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 122,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions too clean

middle exhaust heat shield is loose

o/s/f tyre has been run flat

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,900 miles

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

no peak detected (emissions to clean to register

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2016 119,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no peak detected (emissions to clean to register

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,058 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 115,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,559 miles

all four tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,209 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

sill covers fitted, not fully inspected

underbody covers fitted, not fully inspected

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted, not fully inspected

underbody covers fitted, not fully inspected

Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,198 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,209 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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VX07 BFZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VX07 BFZ, 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 VX07 BFZ registered?

VX07 BFZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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