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BK56 KZC

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,675 mi
Last recorded144,675 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 KZC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,962 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 141,962 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 136,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 136,435 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

vehicle has a loud knock on breaking. recommend under trays to be removed and vehicle checked.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,362 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 127,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 111,167 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,100 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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BK56 KZC is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK56 KZC, 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 BK56 KZC registered?

BK56 KZC is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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