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FX56 LNV

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,732 mi
Last recorded163,732 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 LNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 163,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 163,322 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested E.M.L. light on. (8.2.2.2 (e))

E.M.L. light on.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,555 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 127,541 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 127,540 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,742 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2018 112,742 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,983 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 92,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grove in front disk face

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,624 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,553 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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FX56 LNV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX56 LNV, 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 FX56 LNV registered?

FX56 LNV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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