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FP55 VLE

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,767 mi
Last recorded144,767 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 144,767 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected twisted caused by impact damage (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 136,857 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,331 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,285 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,879 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 74,868 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 VLE is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP55 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 VLE registered?

FP55 VLE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is FP55 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 VLE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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