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BT55 MHV

2006 Lexus IS220

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,548 mi
Last recorded149,548 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,429 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 127,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,256 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 10 Feb 2021 57,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,934 miles

Suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes covered in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,675 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,295 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 40,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 38,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear

wheels in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2012 32,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2010 27,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,717 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,773 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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BT55 MHV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT55 MHV, 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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BT55 MHV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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