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BF56 SXW

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,905 mi
Last recorded140,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 140,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 138,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,799 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 127,435 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,065 miles

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Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,237 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,899 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn/wearing on edges

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 SXW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF56 SXW, 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 BF56 SXW registered?

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

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