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NY55 SZL

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 SZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,698 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 89,698 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 89,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,343 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 9 Nov 2017 61,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,713 miles

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge(poss been run with very low pressure).

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,187 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 24,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NY55 SZL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NY55 SZL, 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 NY55 SZL registered?

NY55 SZL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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