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MJ56 LHF

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,759 mi
Last recorded195,759 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 LHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 195,759 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under body covered in earth

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 195,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under body covered in earth

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 188,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 178,680 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 174,470 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 174,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear after join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear after join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 167,519 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 161,441 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 156,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 152,307 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 146,366 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 146,366 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 132,761 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 132,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,082 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges indicating adustment required

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,064 miles

chips in screen

n/s/f tyre worn on outeredge and close to limit

Fail 25 Jan 2011 114,060 miles

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

chips in screen

n/s/f tyre worn on outeredge and close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 88,722 miles

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

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

Front brake discs very worn!!

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LHF is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

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

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