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MJ56 LHE

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,199 mi
Last recorded120,199 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 LHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 120,199 miles

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

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

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

Under-Trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,329 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,647 miles

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

heat shield on back box insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2020 90,642 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

heat shield on back box insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,596 miles

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

heat shield on back box insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

heat shield on back box insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to perrishing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to perrishing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,780 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to perrishing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,426 miles

off side rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,472 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,472 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,376 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs slightly worn

rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,552 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr & nsr tyre has uneven wear

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 LHE is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LHE, 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 MJ56 LHE registered?

MJ56 LHE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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