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RF56 CJU

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,052 mi
Last recorded123,052 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 CJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 103,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,759 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 99,759 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working park (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 95,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,710 miles

ENGINE OIL WELL BELOW MINIMUM. Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,710 miles

ENGINE OIL WELL BELOW MINIMUM. Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s - adjusted (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed items from interior mirror + n/s screen (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 76,786 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre tread wearing low on inner tread area.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,786 miles

n/s rear tyre tread wearing low on inner tread area.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,843 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,368 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,171 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,926 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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RF56 CJU 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 72.7%.

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 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 RF56 CJU, 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 RF56 CJU registered?

RF56 CJU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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