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LB55 VMP

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 VMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 137,105 miles

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

Front no.plate damaged

Front tyres wear/worn on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brakes heat damaged

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 131,157 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front and beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,489 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 91,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,764 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 27,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,993 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,795 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 12,339 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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LB55 VMP is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LB55 VMP, 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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LB55 VMP is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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