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EY56 LHU

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,625 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 21 Aug 2019 72,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK ON THE SIDE (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INSECURE

Fail 26 Feb 2018 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK ON THE SIDE (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INSECURE

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,859 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 45,859 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,859 miles

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

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

Offside rear inner seal corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre slight cracking outer shoulder

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front tyre slight cracking outer shoulder

Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,181 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,857 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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EY56 LHU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY56 LHU, 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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EY56 LHU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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