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MK56 LBU

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 LBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 132,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2023 123,323 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2022 113,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,932 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 104,926 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 104,926 miles

Front Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail drive belt snapped in half and tensioner missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,806 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,463 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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MK56 LBU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MK56 LBU, 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 MK56 LBU registered?

MK56 LBU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for MK56 LBU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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