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BT56 CFZ

2006 Lexus Ls

Black Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,230 mi
Last recorded151,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 CFZ
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 151,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside, Becoming cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

T.P.M.S light is on

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 133,716 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 133,712 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,760 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,083 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,549 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 103,549 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,346 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 97,405 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,982 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 85,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not tested engine overheating and loosing coolant (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,987 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,025 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,561 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,010 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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BT56 CFZ is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Black with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 76,235 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 Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT56 CFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT56 CFZ is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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