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FN56 ZFV

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,931 mi
Last recorded109,931 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,897 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Jumps on upward stroke (3.4 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sub-frame attachment/support brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 98,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Jumps on upward stroke (3.4 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sub-frame attachment/support brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 87,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,562 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,616 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,642 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 69,164 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,318 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZFV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

FN56 ZFV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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