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BF56 YBJ

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,941 mi
Last recorded209,941 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 209,941 miles

parking brake recording low effort requires adjustment

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2019 209,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake recording low effort requires adjustment

Pass 24 Mar 2018 202,965 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 202,949 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2017 187,019 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing the inspection of some components

under tray fitted not allowing the inspection of some components

Fail 4 Feb 2017 187,019 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing the inspection of some components

under tray fitted not allowing the inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 170,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 155,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 155,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 133,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,132 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 31 Aug 2010 66,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,017 miles

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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BF56 YBJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF56 YBJ, 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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BF56 YBJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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