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LA56 FXU

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,774 mi
Last recorded129,774 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 FXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 129,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,738 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,021 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 117,875 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 109,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,583 miles

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

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

dpf pressure sensor rubber hoses cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2020 106,580 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

dpf pressure sensor rubber hoses cracked

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 3 May 2019 101,865 miles

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

discs corroded

lower reading on o/s handbrake

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight lagging on rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 101,797 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

discs corroded

lower reading on o/s handbrake

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight lagging on rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 98,280 miles

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

brake discs badly corroded

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight corrosion in places on brake pipes

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 93,598 miles

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 5 May 2016 85,376 miles

slight uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,510 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,216 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,683 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)

Rear tyres cracked in tread area

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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LA56 FXU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 LA56 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA56 FXU?

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What year was LA56 FXU registered?

LA56 FXU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LA56 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 FXU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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