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RE56 LYV

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,201 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 130,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,567 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 101,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,929 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 82,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,738 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,859 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,811 miles

front discs lipped and pads look very low

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,346 miles

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 20 Oct 2009 24,654 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 LYV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RE56 LYV, 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 RE56 LYV registered?

RE56 LYV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is RE56 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 LYV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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