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PJ55 MGV

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,523 mi
Last recorded158,523 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 158,523 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 143,270 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 143,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and significantly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,032 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,028 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,605 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2019 82,786 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,214 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,463 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 19,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,579 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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PJ55 MGV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ55 MGV, 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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PJ55 MGV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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