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FP56 LFH

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,094 mi
Last recorded141,094 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 LFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 141,094 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner lower sills corroded but not weakened

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 129,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 129,694 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 121,657 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,936 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,901 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 102,749 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 98,220 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,842 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge (205/55/16)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer fluid low

Fail 21 Nov 2014 71,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge (205/55/16)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer fluid low

Pass 23 Nov 2013 64,546 miles

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/55/16)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,024 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,839 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,910 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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FP56 LFH is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP56 LFH, 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 FP56 LFH registered?

FP56 LFH is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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