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BG56 ZJV

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,199 mi
Last recorded169,199 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ZJV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 169,199 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 165,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 154,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,443 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside rear tyre nail in tread & sidewall shows evidence of being driven on flat

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,412 miles

Drive belt excessively worn Belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside rear tyre nail in tread & sidewall shows evidence of being driven on flat

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,800 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 87,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZJV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZJV, 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 BG56 ZJV registered?

BG56 ZJV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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