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RE06 RFZ

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,300 mi
Last recorded165,300 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 RFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 165,300 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Slight wear to O/S track rod end.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Fail 3 Apr 2020 165,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

Slight wear to O/S track rod end.

Slight wear to rear brake pads.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 160,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 160,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 154,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 149,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 143,795 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front registration plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2016 143,795 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 122,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 122,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 103,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 59,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,805 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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RE06 RFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE06 RFZ, 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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RE06 RFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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