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KE55 PHJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 PHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 130,336 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,142 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 127,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,594 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 106,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,421 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,138 miles

rear calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,139 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 60,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,621 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 23 Dec 2009 33,599 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 26,922 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,922 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre.

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)

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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KE55 PHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KE55 PHJ, 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 KE55 PHJ registered?

KE55 PHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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