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RE56 LXS

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,578 mi
Last recorded186,578 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 186,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 186,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 172,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 158,432 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 158,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,241 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 131,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,266 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 124,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 119,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,943 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,885 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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RE56 LXS is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE56 LXS, 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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What year was RE56 LXS registered?

RE56 LXS is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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