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BN56 RFY

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 RFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,352 miles

near side front tyre low

rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 88,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

near side front tyre low

rear brake pads low

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,907 miles

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

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

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)

mil lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,631 miles

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

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre has a slight damage on outer wall

traction control light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,506 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,336 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 RFY is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFY, 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 BN56 RFY registered?

BN56 RFY is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is BN56 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 RFY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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