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BG56 EWN

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,764 mi
Last recorded148,764 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nsr tyre wall split

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and all suspension components

Fail 7 Mar 2022 148,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nsr tyre wall split

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and all suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,205 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 145,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 137,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 130,180 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 130,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,700 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,431 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,400 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,395 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,453 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn inner tread

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,368 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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BG56 EWN is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG56 EWN, 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 BG56 EWN registered?

BG56 EWN is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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