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FG56 WUX

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,395 mi
Last recorded192,395 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 WUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 192,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe front to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 192,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe,front to o/s rear flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe front to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 179,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 179,026 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 172,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 172,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 166,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 152,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 152,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 131,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,588 miles

2 nails in N/S/R tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cuts in Nearside front tyre outer sidewall (but not showing cords).

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,498 miles

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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FG56 WUX is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG56 WUX, 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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FG56 WUX is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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