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BG56 EXO

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,164 mi
Last recorded182,164 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EXO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 182,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 177,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 171,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 152,354 miles

windsreen has damage but does not obstrucked drivers view

Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,014 miles

Both front tyres cut/damaged on sidewalls

Coolant level low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil level low.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various panels damaged/marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 115,014 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Both front tyres cut/damaged on sidewalls

Coolant level low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil level low.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various panels damaged/marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/s/f tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,208 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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BG56 EXO is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG56 EXO, 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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BG56 EXO is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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