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BG56 WYF

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,326 mi
Last recorded130,326 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 WYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 130,326 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 123,645 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

tracking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake slight grab

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

rear discs wearing low

tracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,491 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,112 miles

squeak from o/s/r hand brake shoe

Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,467 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 WYF is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

BG56 WYF is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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The MOT history for BG56 WYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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