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BG56 EWT

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,321 mi
Last recorded102,321 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,321 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 102,321 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 99,758 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,367 miles

EML on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 96,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EML on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 94,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,619 miles

EML on.

Traction light malfunctioning.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,785 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,689 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,887 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outside edge

Emissions too low to register a reading

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,716 miles

Emissions too low to register

n/s/r reflector cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,824 miles

Emissions printout not provided as reading too low for analyser to detect.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge and outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside rear reflector cracked.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,555 miles

n/s/f tyre split sidewall

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 EWT 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 BG56 EWT, 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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BG56 EWT is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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