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BT56 AVC

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AVC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 128,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 127,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 127,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 127,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 125,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.

Pass 11 Feb 2023 116,504 miles

under tray limitations

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,163 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 114,163 miles

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

Registration plate insecure rear (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 111,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 111,201 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,559 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,970 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 73,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,786 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,550 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,362 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,157 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 AVC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AVC, 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 BT56 AVC registered?

BT56 AVC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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