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MM55 OZH

2005 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,735 mi
Last recorded189,735 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 OZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 189,735 miles

engine, under and sill covers itted

nsr tyre outer sidewall damage

oil leak

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 14 Dec 2020 189,730 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf sidelight flshing

nsr tyre outer sidewall damage

oil leak

osf foglight inop

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2020 189,728 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

osf foglight inop

rear brake discs worn

nsr tyre outer sidewall damage

oil leak

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf sidelight flshing

Pass 10 May 2019 183,846 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and under covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nsr tyre close to legal limit

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2018 180,183 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

unable to check boot area full

Fail 8 May 2018 180,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

unable to check boot area full

Pass 5 May 2017 174,765 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 174,765 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 168,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edges and multiple outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

engine /underside and outer sills covers fitted

front bumper damaged and loose

Fail 10 May 2016 168,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner and outer edges and multiple outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

engine /underside and outer sills covers fitted

front bumper damaged and loose

Pass 9 May 2015 162,285 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 162,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 151,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,360 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 112,455 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 106,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,237 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MM55 OZH is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 MM55 OZH, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MM55 OZH registered?

MM55 OZH is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is MM55 OZH safe to buy?

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