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BK56 OBV

2006 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,383 mi
Last recorded141,383 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS20094,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,383 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,648 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 122,648 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 111,327 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively obviously been binding (pink) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 102,124 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 102,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall - heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,073 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,523 miles

1. Slight damage to front number plate. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Front brake pads wearing low. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,606 miles

slight damage to front number plate damage to windscreen at mot limts

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,625 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,121 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,098 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BK56 OBV is a 2006 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 94,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK56 OBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK56 OBV is a 2006 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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