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BG06 KZU

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 KZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 142,180 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 142,180 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 124,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,789 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 110,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 May 2018 104,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 83,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 73,659 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,478 miles

rear discs poor condition

wiper blades split

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

Pass 6 May 2014 56,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r pads low and discs worn

rear child seats fitted

Fail 6 May 2014 56,762 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r pads low and discs worn

rear child seats fitted

Pass 13 May 2013 50,857 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,092 miles

Both rear disc rusty

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,469 miles

front and rear disks worn

n/s/f fog light out

Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,469 miles

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

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

front and rear disks worn

n/s/f fog light out

Pass 5 May 2009 27,842 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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BG06 KZU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG06 KZU, 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 KZU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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