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FP55 VLC

2005 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,866 mi
Last recorded178,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VLC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 178,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all steering and suspension components corroded

under covers fitted front ,central and rear

Pass 23 Jan 2023 174,553 miles

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

under covers fitted front and central

Fail 19 Jan 2023 174,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

under covers fitted front and central

Pass 7 Dec 2021 168,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear suspect fuel tank damp ?

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

afs light flashing on dash ?

Pass 21 Dec 2020 161,876 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 161,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 152,225 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

light flashing on dash {afb}

Pass 4 Jan 2019 140,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,994 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 84,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2011 58,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 52,441 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,071 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,436 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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FP55 VLC is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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