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FD55 MGV

2005 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,052 mi
Last recorded141,052 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 MGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 May 2019 141,052 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 133,029 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 117,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 104,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,697 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,085 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,294 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,427 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,798 miles

n/s/f tyre direction arrow incorrect

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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FD55 MGV is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 FD55 MGV, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD55 MGV registered?

FD55 MGV is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FD55 MGV safe to buy?

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