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CG56 LEX

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,889 mi
Last recorded165,889 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG56 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,889 miles

Nearside Front poor headlight image

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 151,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked n damaged on corner (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 130,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

exhaust corroding

front number plate badly damaged

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls

various damage around vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2015 130,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

exhaust corroding

front number plate badly damaged

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls

various damage around vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2014 123,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 103,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 79,930 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)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,005 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,532 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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CG56 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CG56 LEX, 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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CG56 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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