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DY56 NTG

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,055 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 117,717 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,860 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 92,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,308 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 89,308 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

afs warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,070 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,816 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,955 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at union o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 77,955 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at union o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,772 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 64,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,189 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,287 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,287 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,468 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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DY56 NTG is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY56 NTG, 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 DY56 NTG registered?

DY56 NTG is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is DY56 NTG safe to buy?

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