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AV56 UKX

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,692 mi
Last recorded69,692 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 69,692 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 69,691 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,697 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and all components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 66,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and all components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 56,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,836 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,632 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,039 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,754 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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AV56 UKX is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 UKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV56 UKX registered?

AV56 UKX is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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