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FN56 ZGD

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,032 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 75,843 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed engine running rough and wont idle. customer wanted to know what else is wrong with vehicle. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

EM light on

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 72,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,372 miles

rear calipers seized

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine idle speed high 1100rpm

engine oil below minimum level

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,512 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 225/45/17W

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW 245/45/17W

Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 225/45/17W

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW 245/45/17W

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,722 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 ZGD is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN56 ZGD, 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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FN56 ZGD is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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