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MJ56 LHB

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 LHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 120,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,649 miles

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

Offside front inner door handle broken but still able to open door

Rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2018 114,649 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front inner door handle broken but still able to open door

Rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,888 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers door inner handle broken, but still works

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,398 miles

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

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

childseat fitted at time of test

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2016 101,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box fallen snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim valve stuck in bead rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

childseat fitted at time of test

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 96,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edge worn

offside front brake caliper has mist oil but no signs of leaking or brake fluid leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 89,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,695 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,655 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,766 miles

Front Cross Member Damaged Slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Wipers Wearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,635 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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MJ56 LHB is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ56 LHB, 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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MJ56 LHB is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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