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AY55 XBV

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,295 mi
Last recorded152,295 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 152,295 miles

Rear both tyres are at2.mm

Pass 5 Jan 2021 145,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 141,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 119,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close/ on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

straight pipe welded in for back box

Fail 16 Dec 2016 119,739 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close/ on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

straight pipe welded in for back box

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers /under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,540 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,193 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 68,731 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,731 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,963 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,834 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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AY55 XBV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 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 AY55 XBV, 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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AY55 XBV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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