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BT56 CDY

2006 Lexus IS220

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,786 mi
Last recorded146,786 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 CDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 146,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 146,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 137,896 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 137,896 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,339 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,569 miles

eml light staying on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

traction light staying on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,329 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 74,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,238 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,976 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake pad linings low.

spare wheel insecure.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,976 miles

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

rear brake pad linings low.

spare wheel insecure.

Pass 13 May 2009 18,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,842 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 CDY is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDY, 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 CDY registered?

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

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