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FM06 ZWE

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,436 mi
Last recorded138,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 ZWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake free play, still met requirements

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2022 138,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake free play, still met requirements

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,749 miles

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

Under body corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 127,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under body corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,834 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,820 miles

oil warning light on

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring underside from full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2017 98,520 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2017 98,520 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP and VSC lamps lit (3.4.1c)

engine management lamp lit

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,761 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 16 Apr 2015 77,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,801 miles

near side front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,170 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,912 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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FM06 ZWE 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 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 FM06 ZWE, 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 FM06 ZWE registered?

FM06 ZWE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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The MOT history for FM06 ZWE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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