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FP55 VKZ

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 86,091 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,684 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,012 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired but has reflector in rear light (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,860 miles

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

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

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

smoke test passed but to clean to get print out

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs worn

signs of coolant leak from front of engine

suspect wheel bearing noise

Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs worn

signs of coolant leak from front of engine

suspect wheel bearing noise

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,811 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,799 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,203 miles

all wheel rims damaged

both front tyres worn to limit

scuff marks o/s/f bumper

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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FP55 VKZ is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 FP55 VKZ, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP55 VKZ registered?

FP55 VKZ is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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