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RJ56 EBP

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,812 mi
Last recorded146,812 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 EBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 146,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 146,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 141,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 132,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ no cord exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bands very close to limit [ ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damp around n/s rear brake caliper [no obvious leak ]

engine idle speed slightly high

front and rear tyres different sizes F=225/45/17 R=245/45/17

Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper damp (possible leak)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,921 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,239 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,789 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,636 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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RJ56 EBP is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RJ56 EBP, 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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RJ56 EBP is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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