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R111 MWC

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 121,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 121,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driveshaft boot split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 116,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,622 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 110,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,379 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 105,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,065 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,488 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,412 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield inscure

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,835 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 76,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,847 miles

both rear tyres have cracks between treads and are CLOSE TO BORDER LINE

o/s/rear tyre has cuts in inner wall rib

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,208 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks between treads

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,291 miles

o/s/rear tyre has surface cracks between treads,nail in inner tread and cut on inner wall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,539 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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R111 MWC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R111 MWC, 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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R111 MWC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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