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BV56 BTF

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,277 mi
Last recorded158,277 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,277 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to under vehicle component's

Pass 23 Sep 2021 150,156 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 150,152 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misted causing no image (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 145,256 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 141,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,108 miles

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

Headlamps may require attention

Minor chips in windscreen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

all prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,994 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,581 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2014 103,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,774 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 94,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,520 miles

brake imbalance on rear axle high

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,077 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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BV56 BTF is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 BTF, 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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BV56 BTF is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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