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BG56 WXU

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,715 mi
Last recorded116,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 116,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 109,330 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 109,330 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,598 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,269 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 97,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel foot brake (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2020 87,174 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,646 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,633 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,581 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 76,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,777 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 69,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,419 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,249 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,814 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BG56 WXU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 96,450 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 WXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BG56 WXU registered?

BG56 WXU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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