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RY55 KJX

2006 Lexus IS220

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,165 mi
Last recorded212,165 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 212,165 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 212,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe at front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 203,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine was idling too fast

Pass 11 Jan 2022 195,175 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2021 186,814 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 186,814 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 180,714 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 175,705 miles

Nearside Front worn inner and outer shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2018 170,051 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front tyre has slight edge wear.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 159,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 147,418 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,534 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,052 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,033 miles

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

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

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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RY55 KJX is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY55 KJX, 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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RY55 KJX is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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