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BD56 LEF

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,062 mi
Last recorded157,062 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LEF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 157,062 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 151,623 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 151,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 128,239 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 128,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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BD56 LEF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 95,986 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD56 LEF registered?

BD56 LEF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is BD56 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 LEF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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