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FN56 ZFM

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,067 mi
Last recorded111,067 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 111,067 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,232 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 104,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,421 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,869 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,676 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre-slight damage to outer side wall

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,008 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 17 Jul 2015 66,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,201 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,680 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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FN56 ZFM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FN56 ZFM, 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 FN56 ZFM registered?

FN56 ZFM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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