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FE56 OTZ

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 OTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,260 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn and pads approx 65-70% worn.

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 OTZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE56 OTZ registered?

FE56 OTZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is FE56 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 OTZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE56 OTZ have outstanding finance?

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