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BG57 XTF

2007 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,528 mi
Last recorded191,528 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS20095,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 XTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 191,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 186,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 181,330 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 181,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 179,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 176,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 175,145 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 175,145 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 173,699 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays on

Pass 28 Sep 2017 162,258 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 162,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 154,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 150,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 143,493 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 143,493 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,848 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 122,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 110,504 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BG57 XTF is a 2007 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,599 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG57 XTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG57 XTF registered?

BG57 XTF is a 2007 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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