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BG06 KZJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,019 mi
Last recorded148,019 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 KZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 139,598 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 139,598 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 116,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 102,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 98,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 92,012 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edges have slight cuts

Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,991 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 81,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 77,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,979 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,947 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 63,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,724 miles

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

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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BG06 KZJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG06 KZJ, 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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BG06 KZJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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