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FE56 XSH

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XSH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 177,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 168,628 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2019 156,776 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 156,776 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear and nearside front tyres worn low

Fail 28 Jun 2018 146,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear and nearside front tyres worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,216 miles

Fluid leak @ clutch cylinder

Fluid leak around engine

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,571 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,383 miles

Front tyres edges worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 75,383 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front tyres edges worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,764 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,246 miles

slight smear at wipers

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,023 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

slight lip on front discs

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 XSH is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FE56 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

FE56 XSH is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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