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BJ56 WCO

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUT IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Rear UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,891 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,418 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 130,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,638 miles

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

Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 108,168 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,740 miles

Nearside both tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,733 miles

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

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

Nearside both tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 69,523 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,355 miles

Cut/damage in o/s/f & n/s/f tyre outer walls

Fail 20 Oct 2009 68,355 miles

Cut/damage in o/s/f & n/s/f tyre outer walls

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WCO is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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