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DG56 OBV

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,528 mi
Last recorded159,528 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 159,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 138,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,345 miles

Central small hole in exhaust at central mounting point

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 132,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central small hole in exhaust at central mounting point

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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 25 Oct 2017 103,151 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre, showing wear on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre, showing wear on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,636 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 86,636 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,918 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 67,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,885 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,020 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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DG56 OBV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 DG56 OBV, 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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DG56 OBV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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