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BF07 LWZ

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,145 mi
Last recorded113,145 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 LWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 113,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,271 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,432 miles

*** Strong Advise - o/s/front tyre bald on both edges ***

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

both rear brake discs pitted

brake fluid level low

engine cover & under trays fitted

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge & sidewall damage

Fail 24 Sep 2016 95,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r(215/55/16) & o/s/r(205/55/16) (4.1.A.1a)

*** Strong Advise - o/s/front tyre bald on both edges ***

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

both rear brake discs pitted

brake fluid level low

engine cover & under trays fitted

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge & sidewall damage

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,770 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,076 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,569 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,430 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,095 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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BF07 LWZ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 95,432 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF07 LWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF07 LWZ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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