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MJ56 LHV

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,910 mi
Last recorded195,910 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 LHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 195,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 189,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 182,747 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 174,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 167,281 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 159,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both track rod end dust covers missing retaining clips

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,005 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2018 148,005 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,020 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 134,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,338 miles

under trays

Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,663 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,587 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,263 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 LHV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ56 LHV registered?

MJ56 LHV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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