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RY55 MZF

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,367 mi
Last recorded164,367 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 MZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 164,367 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 164,367 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 156,717 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 152,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 139,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm), and has deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,403 miles

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

offside frontr tyre worn inside edge recommend tracking

Fail 24 Apr 2012 94,403 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside frontr tyre worn inside edge recommend tracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,247 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,898 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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RY55 MZF is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 MZF, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY55 MZF is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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