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BG56 EWU

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,438 mi
Last recorded159,438 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 159,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2016 148,938 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 148,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,729 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 136,086 miles

O/s/r tyre worn to around 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,011 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake disc's corroded

Rear brake pads worn to around 2-3mm

Small stonechip in the windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,318 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,513 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,128 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 EWU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

BG56 EWU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BG56 EWU safe to buy?

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