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BT56 AUK

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AUK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,416 miles

Front windscreen has damage

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

emissions too clean to be detetcted

eml lamp on

Fail 11 Aug 2016 134,416 miles

Front windscreen has damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions too clean to be detetcted

eml lamp on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 126,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to be detected

oil around diff area

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,179 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,179 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,066 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,546 miles

Nearside 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 28 Dec 2011 27,266 miles

Front and rear registration plates space between groups of digits below minimum requirement

Vehicle passed emission test.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 65,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,560 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,861 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,616 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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)

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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BT56 AUK is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT56 AUK, 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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BT56 AUK is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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