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BJ56 WCY

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,135 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 126,200 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight uneven braking from front discs advise brake check to see whats up

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,400 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread number plate split (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecured and incorrectly positioned

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 113,909 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav phone holder on screen (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple star cracks and stone chip damage to screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread number plate split (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecured and incorrectly positioned

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,088 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,563 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,942 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,761 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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BJ56 WCY is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WCY, 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 BJ56 WCY registered?

BJ56 WCY is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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