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BJ56 WCU

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

231,872 mi
Last recorded231,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 231,872 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 226,265 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 226,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 214,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 201,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 184,837 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector damaged

windsreen has light scratches

Fail 5 Oct 2017 184,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector damaged

windsreen has light scratches

Pass 5 Oct 2016 172,244 miles

Offside Rear reflector broke on the bumper

Fail 4 Oct 2016 171,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector broke on the bumper

Pass 15 Oct 2015 160,953 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 160,953 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 151,967 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 151,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 146,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 140,194 miles

coolant level is on the min

offside front tyre is cut in a couple of placed on the outer wall

offside rear light lens is damaged

offside rear reflector lens is damaged

slight roughness from nearside front wheel bearing

surface rust on the front anti roll bar, its around the mounting points. no play or movment found

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,019 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 133,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,157 miles

advise both front tyres 2mm on edge

advise both rear tyres 3mm on edge

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 WCU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ56 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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