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BJ56 WMG

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,187 mi
Last recorded156,187 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 156,187 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 156,187 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 151,739 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 151,739 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,095 miles

All four look nut slightly damaged

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 143,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All four look nut slightly damaged

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 130,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure lens broken (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 130,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure lens broken (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 124,175 miles

under tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2018 124,175 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,490 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 113,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 105,848 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 105,840 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,643 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,885 miles

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted duie to covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2013 64,883 miles

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

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

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted duie to covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2011 45,206 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,571 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 38,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 WMG 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 59.1%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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