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LG56 NHM

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,149 mi
Last recorded140,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 NHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 140,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 140,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 137,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 132,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 126,680 miles

Central Rear Boot intermittent opening but does open ?

Pass 30 May 2022 123,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 123,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,114 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 118,114 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,152 miles

no emission print out

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,342 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 94,523 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,791 miles

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

rear brake disc corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,795 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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LG56 NHM 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 LG56 NHM, 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 LG56 NHM registered?

LG56 NHM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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