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BF56 SYR

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,567 mi
Last recorded140,567 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 140,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 136,153 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump is corroded!

various underside components are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 128,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens requires cleaning/polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached see damage! (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens requires cleaning/polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,974 miles

Offside Rear reflector has small damage.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 123,974 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector has small damage.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,952 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 103,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,631 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,910 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,620 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,655 miles

offside front tyre only just passable at time of test.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,590 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 SYR is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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