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BG06 XZE

2006 Lexus IS220

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,031 mi
Last recorded172,031 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 172,031 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 172,030 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 161,823 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 close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 161,822 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 150,321 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 150,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Pass 20 Oct 2016 142,479 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edge

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 19 Oct 2016 142,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres worn on inside edge

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,952 miles

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 28 Oct 2014 122,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 122,301 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 107,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 107,107 miles

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

brake discs worn all round

Pass 7 May 2012 94,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 82,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,425 miles

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

emmissions too low to test

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 XZE is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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