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RJ56 OEC

2006 Lexus IS220

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,001 mi
Last recorded171,001 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 OEC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 171,001 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 168,490 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 164,252 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 157,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 149,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 145,177 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 145,175 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,552 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 139,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 18 Dec 2018 129,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,007 miles

front brake pads wearing low

tapley test brakes. lsd rear axle

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 27,583 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,606 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 OEC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in White 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 OEC, 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 OEC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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