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MK06 FLB

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,018 mi
Last recorded158,018 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 FLB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 158,018 miles

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

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 147,509 miles

Front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 147,509 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 142,635 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear upper nearside rear lower offside rearlower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear offside rear floor to inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front nearside rear offside rear floor to inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear upper offside front upper and offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear upper nearside rear lower offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,897 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2021 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,326 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure [rattling ]

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 100,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 91,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking and has cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Front Tyre tread cracking and has cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper split but still clears screen.

Fail 30 May 2017 91,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking and has cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Front Tyre tread cracking and has cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Wiper split but still clears screen.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,240 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2016 83,240 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 55,772 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight freeplay on handbrake

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,772 miles

slight freeplay on handbrake

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,053 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,173 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)

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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MK06 FLB is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MK06 FLB, 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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MK06 FLB is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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