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MJ56 LHH

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,161 mi
Last recorded144,161 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 144,161 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 139,711 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 135,668 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,557 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 111,708 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,247 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 104,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,464 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 97,464 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,982 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,472 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,694 miles

smoke level to low to get a reading

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 LHH 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 90%.

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

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