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RJ56 OMS

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,068 mi
Last recorded141,068 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 141,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 138,940 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 138,940 miles

Fuel tank leaking or component (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 136,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 134,054 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 131,193 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 131,193 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 125,904 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,231 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 75,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,361 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 57,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,334 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,667 miles

deterioration both rear brake discs

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 OMS is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

RJ56 OMS is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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