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BG06 XYL

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,700 mi
Last recorded177,700 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 177,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 177,700 miles

Emissions not tested back box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 164,641 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 164,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/5516v ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,641 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 148,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,105 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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 114,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 146,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,947 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 XYL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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