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HG55 ZPO

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,923 mi
Last recorded107,923 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ZPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,923 miles

heat shield becoming insecure back box

Fail 5 Jul 2016 107,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

tyres larger on the front of vehicle than the rear

under shield becoming insecure back box

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,650 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,515 miles

possible n/s front seat rear mounting bolt loose at floor area

Fail 30 Dec 2014 96,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

possible n/s front seat rear mounting bolt loose at floor area

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,953 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,143 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,030 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 42,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HG55 ZPO is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HG55 ZPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 ZPO registered?

HG55 ZPO is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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