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SC06 BKU

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 BKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 132,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 123,896 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,848 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 120,803 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,309 miles

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

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

slight oil misting rear diff

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,883 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES WEARING LOW

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL HAS FEW CUTS

REAR DIFF SLIGHTLY MISTY WITH OIL

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,090 miles

Front both sides tyres feathering on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff damp

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 88,316 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 88,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,631 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 82,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,384 miles

front tyres worn edges

o/s wiper smeary

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 60,893 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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SC06 BKU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC06 BKU, 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 SC06 BKU registered?

SC06 BKU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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The MOT history for SC06 BKU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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