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PY06 BWZ

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,744 mi
Last recorded142,744 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 BWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,797 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear reflectors cracked

outer side wall on n/s/f tyre scuffed

Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear reflectors cracked

outer side wall on n/s/f tyre scuffed

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,126 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 62,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,374 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,596 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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PY06 BWZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY06 BWZ, 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 PY06 BWZ registered?

PY06 BWZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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