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DG56 XMH

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,846 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,627 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & other suspension components (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 76,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,613 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,515 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,344 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,800 miles

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

Nearside Front outer wall cracking 205/55/16

Nearside Rear outer wall slightly cracked

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,394 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,035 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,753 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 XMH is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMH, 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 DG56 XMH registered?

DG56 XMH is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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