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RF06 VSZ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,779 mi
Last recorded141,779 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 VSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 141,779 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm/Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,756 miles

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

advise handbrake travel and just meets performance

Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,253 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,432 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2021 119,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,431 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 107,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 101,578 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 96,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,974 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,664 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 16 May 2014 66,340 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight unbalance on rear foot brakes (offside lower)

Fail 22 May 2012 44,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 44,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,379 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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RF06 VSZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RF06 VSZ, 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 RF06 VSZ registered?

RF06 VSZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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