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BF56 SYH

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,361 mi
Last recorded170,361 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SYH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 170,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 165,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 156,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 147,176 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 147,018 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 138,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 138,399 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,558 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,289 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 101,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,086 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 87,086 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,910 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 SYH is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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