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YD07 BVE

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,789 mi
Last recorded166,789 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 BVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 166,789 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sticker across the windscreen not affecting the drivers view (3.2 (b) (i))

engine slightly smokes

horn slightly faulty

Fail 4 Aug 2025 166,789 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sticker across the windscreen not affecting the drivers view (3.2 (b) (i))

engine slightly smokes

horn slightly faulty

Pass 3 Feb 2024 165,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 157,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dot code (1106) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 157,931 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dot code (1106) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 146,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight smoke from exhaust after idling for a while

Fail 12 May 2022 146,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight smoke from exhaust after idling for a while

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,039 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 130,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 112,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osr. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 99,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,927 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,574 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,617 miles

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

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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YD07 BVE is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YD07 BVE, 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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YD07 BVE is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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