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RO05 HON

2013 Lexus IS220

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

171,291 mi
Last recorded171,291 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 HON
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 171,291 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside + Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight rust under vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2025 171,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside + Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2024 165,501 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 160,768 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 160,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 153,367 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 136,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 42,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 114,843 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,538 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,827 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,913 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,022 miles

Offside Rear suspect caliper seized

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,500 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,420 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,123 miles

both front tyre outer edges worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,137 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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RO05 HON is a 2013 Lexus IS220 in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 RO05 HON, 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 13 years old, this Lexus IS220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RO05 HON is a 2013 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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