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BG56 GUE

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,515 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 136,771 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 136,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 133,568 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 133,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,309 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 116,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres below 3mm

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,145 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres below 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 28 Aug 2010 42,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,063 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 GUE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver 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 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 BG56 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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