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BF56 YBW

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,716 mi
Last recorded157,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 157,716 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 149,159 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 149,159 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 142,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 142,690 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2014 138,381 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 18 Jan 2014 138,370 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil low

Pass 19 Jan 2013 133,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S washer jet blocked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

idle appears fast?

Pass 20 Jan 2012 128,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 128,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 124,326 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 123,233 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,171 miles

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

zero emissions no report availble

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 YBW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

BF56 YBW is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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