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BT56 AUR

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,361 mi
Last recorded199,361 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 199,361 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 199,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 194,781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 194,781 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 194,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 May 2018 169,153 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 168,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 137,224 miles

engine sump area oily.

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

front brakes showing some distortion.

nearside & offside front headlight lens glazed up.

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 6 May 2016 113,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,864 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 92,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 87,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,306 miles

Crash damage evident,front of nearside sill trim.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 83,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Crash damage evident,front of nearside sill trim.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,957 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,731 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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BT56 AUR is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT56 AUR, 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 AUR is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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