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BT56 SXE

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,382 mi
Last recorded164,382 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SXE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 164,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,692 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,273 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 78,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,346 miles

catalyst regenerating at time of test so unable to obtain smoke reading

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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BT56 SXE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 SXE, 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 BT56 SXE registered?

BT56 SXE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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