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SA06 BNV

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 BNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 132,701 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 126,140 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 126,140 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,787 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,623 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre baldy on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tear n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,147 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tear n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,994 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,361 miles

12v battery leaking

front pad shims missing

front tyres worn close to legal limit + uneven wear

rear discs scored + pitted on inner face

rear pads wearing thin + uneven

slight leak at waterpump

slight smear at wipers

Fail 10 Mar 2009 44,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

12v battery leaking

engine oil level low

front pad shims missing

front pads wearing thin + uneven

front tyres worn close to legal limit + uneven wear

rear discs scored + pitted on inner face

rear pads wearing thin + uneven

slight leak at waterpump

slight smear at wipers

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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SA06 BNV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SA06 BNV, 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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SA06 BNV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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