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BT56 CFF

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,724 mi
Last recorded184,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 CFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 184,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 173,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,105 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 166,105 miles

Coolant leak ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 154,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 148,370 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 148,369 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,057 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Jun 2018 138,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2017 126,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 112,951 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 112,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit = worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,555 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing smooth on inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 90,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

particulate filter damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,855 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Handbrake has long travel

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes starting to wear

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake pads wearing low

Stone chip in windscreen

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,008 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,008 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake discs lipped and wearing thin

rear brake discs corroded and ribbed

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,258 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 CFF is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CFF, 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 CFF is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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