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FE56 ZVS

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,296 mi
Last recorded145,296 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 145,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody, sills, subframe and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,569 miles

Lower under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,817 miles

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 6 Oct 2022 135,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,417 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 131,250 miles

wet test

Fail 21 Oct 2020 131,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

wet test

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge & has a cut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front steering track rod end dust cover ( cover in grease)

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2019 129,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge & has a cut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front steering track rod end dust cover ( cover in grease)

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,086 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,035 miles

under tray & engine cover fitted.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

under tray & engine cover fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,940 miles

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

front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inside + outside edges and perished.

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,945 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,174 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges close to limit

offside front tyre inner edge close to limit

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 ZVS is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

FE56 ZVS is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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