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BT56 CFY

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,183 mi
Last recorded105,183 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 105,182 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 98,463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 96,582 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 87,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,538 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge RECOMMEND REPLACED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace disc overheated (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge RECOMMEND REPLACED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACE ASAP disc ovberhjeated (3.5.1g)

front rear discs worn/f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,935 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2014 55,935 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

slight cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,285 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 CFY is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey 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 CFY, 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 CFY is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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