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LF56 JHA

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 JHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 167,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 157,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 154,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 130,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 123,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 119,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,392 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 67,357 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 51,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,130 miles

both front tyres reading 3mm

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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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LF56 JHA is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF56 JHA, 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 LF56 JHA registered?

LF56 JHA is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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