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BF56 SXY

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,917 mi
Last recorded93,917 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SXY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 93,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyres bald on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 71,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,469 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BF56 SXY is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 96,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 SXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF56 SXY registered?

BF56 SXY is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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