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BN56 YHJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,834 mi
Last recorded120,834 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,834 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,455 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 94,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,710 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 91,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre near to limit, front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,434 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,206 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions to clean for smoke meter

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,206 miles

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

emissions to clean for smoke meter

Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,891 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 28,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2012 28,813 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2011 24,453 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,324 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 YHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

BN56 YHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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