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RE07 BGV

2007 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,455 mi
Last recorded143,455 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS20095,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 BGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 143,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 143,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 139,207 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2020 139,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on out side edges 205/55x16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 132,471 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on out side edges 205/55x16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 125,124 miles

damage to front bumper

headlamp images deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,275 miles

damage to front of car

damage to spare wheel well

Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,275 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres down to 2mm

damage to front of car

damage to spare wheel well

service light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,598 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,801 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,146 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,252 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,429 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,375 miles

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

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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RE07 BGV is a 2007 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE07 BGV, 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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RE07 BGV is a 2007 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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