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BT56 SVJ

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,370 mi
Last recorded153,370 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 153,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 146,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 139,084 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 133,307 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 133,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 121,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,123 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,857 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,654 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,701 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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BT56 SVJ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 SVJ, 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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BT56 SVJ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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