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BJ56 WCL

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,901 mi
Last recorded162,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 162,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 161,764 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 161,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 160,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 143,429 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 128,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,787 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,100 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,223 miles

both rear tyre valves perished

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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BJ56 WCL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ56 WCL, 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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BJ56 WCL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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