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BF56 YBU

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,996 mi
Last recorded245,996 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 245,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 224,899 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 224,899 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 201,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 181,938 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 181,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 158,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,925 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YBU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

BF56 YBU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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