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BT56 GRU

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 85,027 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 85,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 118,013 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 118,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,445 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,560 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,391 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 35,391 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,818 miles

front wiper blades smaeary

nearside rear tyre deep cut in sidewall & on legal limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

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 GRU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

BT56 GRU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is BT56 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 GRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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