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BT56 GVX

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,193 mi
Last recorded157,193 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 157,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 150,826 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 150,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 147,275 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 147,275 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Incorrect brake discs fitted to rear

Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 139,485 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,344 miles

Headlamp beam patterns slightly cloudy

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 131,344 miles

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

Headlamp beam patterns slightly cloudy

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,880 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 122,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 109,950 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 109,950 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,384 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,678 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,782 miles

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

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

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 GVX is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

BT56 GVX is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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