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FP55 VLK

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,710 mi
Last recorded129,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 124,234 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 124,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,666 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 118,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 95,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 86,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 79,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 75,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall and valve stem deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 73,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 69,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 69,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,700 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,700 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 54,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 32,331 miles

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

front tyres starting to distort on inside tread

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,331 miles

front tyres starting to distort on inside tread

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,655 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 VLK is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FP55 VLK, 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 FP55 VLK registered?

FP55 VLK is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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