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BV57 ZBY

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,711 mi
Last recorded130,711 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZBY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 130,711 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded where exposed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 126,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 117,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,774 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 110,774 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 108,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,482 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,977 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front tyre badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,238 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,662 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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BV57 ZBY is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV57 ZBY, 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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BV57 ZBY is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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