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NU06 MXT

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,875 mi
Last recorded105,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 MXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,875 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,704 miles

engine malfunction light not illuminating

Fail 19 Jan 2021 103,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine malfunction light not illuminating

Pass 18 Jan 2020 100,769 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front wipers just clearing screen

Fail 18 Jan 2020 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front wipers just clearing screen

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,024 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,722 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,435 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 85,682 miles

Exhaust (DPF) system has had a repair by welding

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,682 miles

Exhaust (DPF) system has had a repair by welding

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 84,325 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 82,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under-trays & covers fitted. all four tyres close top legal limit. discs slight wear.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,231 miles

under-trays & covers fitted. all four tyres close top legal limit. discs slight wear.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 142,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 115,339 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 114,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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NU06 MXT is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU06 MXT, 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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NU06 MXT is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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