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BG56 EXA

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,737 mi
Last recorded136,737 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 136,737 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 136,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure three rubber mount out (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 116,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 109,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,105 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)

both front and rear number plkates deterated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 77,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,010 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 69,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,588 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,334 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)

front disc's are corroded and worn

rear disc's are corroded and worn

Fail 22 Oct 2011 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

front disc's are corroded and worn

rear disc's are corroded and worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,192 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 EXA is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG56 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

BG56 EXA is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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