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BF57 WSU

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,672 mi
Last recorded183,672 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 WSU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 183,672 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 183,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 162,294 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 150,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 142,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 142,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 129,721 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 116,933 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 106,736 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 106,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,514 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 77,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 70,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the engine oil level is very low.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 45,879 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads have worn thin.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,642 miles

rear brake pads have worn thin.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,390 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum.

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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BF57 WSU is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF57 WSU, 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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BF57 WSU is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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