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FE56 MZF

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,053 mi
Last recorded176,053 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 MZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 176,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 171,912 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 171,906 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 166,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 166,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 159,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 152,862 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 152,737 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 143,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,593 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,076 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,682 miles

brake test done with decelorometer due to the poss of lsd

front number plate damaged / body damage

nsr tyre startting to get low

Fail 21 Sep 2010 64,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged / body damage

nsr tyre startting to get low

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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FE56 MZF is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FE56 MZF, 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 FE56 MZF registered?

FE56 MZF is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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