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BF56 SZE

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,118 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (Silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,636 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2025 80,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from rubber hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,712 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,712 miles

Battery insecure to the extent the stay is loose and could touch the positive terminal (1.9.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,340 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,876 miles

severe wear to both front tyre inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,138 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 41,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,124 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,920 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner 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 SZE is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

BF56 SZE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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