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BJ56 WKL

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WKL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 98,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody + Components have age related corrosion, structural integrity not significantly reduced

Pass 7 Oct 2023 88,213 miles

covers under body corrosion under body

Pass 8 Oct 2022 82,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2019 61,736 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,929 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,226 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 WKL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 WKL registered?

BJ56 WKL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 WKL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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