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RJ56 OES

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,832 mi
Last recorded82,832 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 OES
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 82,832 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low reading

Rear park brake efficiency low just met limit 19%

Fail 10 Jun 2024 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear park brake effort low reading

Rear park brake efficiency low just met limit 19%

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,392 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 66,462 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 66,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 60,722 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 56,517 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 56,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 53,360 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 53,360 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

internal adjusters altered to recheck headlamp

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,004 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (245/45/17)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,124 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,791 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 OES is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ56 OES, 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 RJ56 OES registered?

RJ56 OES is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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