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FH55 NEJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,187 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation SERVICE FOOT PEDAL SPONGY (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,407 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,734 miles

Nearside Front small cut in outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (2.5mm/3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (2.5mm/3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front small cut in outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (2.5mm/3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (2.5mm/3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,188 miles

Head light beam pattern becoming weak.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Head light beam pattern becoming weak.

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,272 miles

Front tyres 1 mm inner edge

passenger air bag off

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,274 miles

front discs slightly warped

nsf air bag deactivated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,307 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,818 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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FH55 NEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FH55 NEJ, 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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FH55 NEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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