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BF56 HKB

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,622 mi
Last recorded139,622 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has patches of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2023 131,009 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 113,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 102,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 98,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 93,397 miles

f no plate condition

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear tyres wearing

Fail 29 Apr 2017 93,333 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

f no plate condition

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear tyres wearing

Pass 7 May 2016 89,554 miles

battery slightly loose

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,926 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 74,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 71,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 68,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,584 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,825 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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BF56 HKB is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF56 HKB, 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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BF56 HKB is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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