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BT56 AVL

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,549 mi
Last recorded205,549 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 205,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 201,570 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 201,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 191,544 miles

body damage (rear)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 191,526 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges. 205/55x16

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 179,776 miles

Battery clamp broken but battery secure

Fail 28 Jun 2016 179,612 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery clamp broken but battery secure

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,014 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 149,014 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,230 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 103,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 822,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,957 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON METER

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

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 AVL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVL, 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 AVL registered?

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

Is BT56 AVL safe to buy?

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