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CE56 FYO

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,797 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 96,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

no 2 injector seal leaking badly + smelling fumes

Pass 16 Sep 2023 92,601 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (due to split) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (due to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine disel injector leaking so baddly containimation of gasses and oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,138 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracks between tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,173 miles

front number plate water damaged [but unlikely to be misread]

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,779 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,001 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing thin

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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CE56 FYO is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CE56 FYO, 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 CE56 FYO registered?

CE56 FYO is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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