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BF06 MLJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,054 mi
Last recorded87,054 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,054 miles

all 4 discs worn

covers fitted at time of test

covers fitted at time of test

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,052 miles

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

all 4 discs worn

covers fitted at time of test

covers fitted at time of test

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have corrosion on brake faces

near side front tyre has kurbing scuffs to side wall with small flaps of rubber missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,096 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 MLJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLJ, 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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What year was BF06 MLJ registered?

BF06 MLJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BF06 MLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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