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BN57 UPY

2007 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,974 mi
Last recorded123,974 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS20095,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 UPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 123,974 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 123,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 115,116 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,749 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 106,736 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,376 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion due to car not being driven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,244 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,750 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,274 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2017 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,773 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,499 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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BN57 UPY is a 2007 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN57 UPY, 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 BN57 UPY registered?

BN57 UPY is a 2007 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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