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BN56 RFO

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,412 mi
Last recorded113,412 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 RFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,412 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 101,776 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,046 miles

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

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

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

under wing covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,046 miles

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

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

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

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

under wing covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 86,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar component slightly damaged socket attached with tape (6.1.6 (a))

coolant low

oil maintenance light on

Fail 21 Oct 2019 80,555 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Towbar component slightly damaged socket attached with tape (6.1.6 (a))

coolant low

oil maintenance light on

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,829 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,981 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2017 65,882 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,126 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 55,120 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2015 49,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,275 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 35,273 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 29,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,260 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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BN56 RFO is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN56 RFO, 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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BN56 RFO is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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