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EX56 WBJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,902 mi
Last recorded171,902 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 WBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 171,902 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2022 167,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,980 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 161,977 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 158,241 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 158,229 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 151,507 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat slightly loose

heat shield on back box loose

Fail 23 Sep 2019 151,507 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid black (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger seat slightly loose

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield on back box loose

Pass 13 Oct 2018 138,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,033 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,750 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,067 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,965 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,648 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,777 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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EX56 WBJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX56 WBJ, 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 EX56 WBJ registered?

EX56 WBJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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