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BF06 FCG

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,284 mi
Last recorded213,284 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 FCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 213,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 201,959 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 201,959 miles

Emissions not tested oil level warning lamp came on during test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 187,409 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 187,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 178,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 178,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 169,953 miles

Rear subframe mountings corrroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay covers have most of the securing clips missing

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,985 miles

tickover high

Pass 10 Apr 2012 124,111 miles

engine tickover high

Pass 12 Apr 2011 112,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2009 90,316 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BF06 FCG is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF06 FCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF06 FCG is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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