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BF56 SYA

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,568 mi
Last recorded151,568 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 151,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 151,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 141,446 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 141,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 129,218 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 129,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 106,971 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 78,626 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 60,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,047 miles

advise nsf tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Fail 28 Aug 2009 18,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,643 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 SYA is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

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

Is BF56 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 SYA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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