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AO56 NZJ

2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,331 mi
Last recorded176,331 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport101,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 NZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 176,331 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 168,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

suspension component rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2022 168,737 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension component rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2021 160,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 160,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 154,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,463 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,727 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,762 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,124 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,359 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 55,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 47,535 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,596 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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AO56 NZJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 101,712 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 NZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AO56 NZJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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