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RY55 MZG

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,589 mi
Last recorded147,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 147,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,140 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 132,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 127,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 127,484 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 121,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,750 miles

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

front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded inner surface

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,572 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,549 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 MZG is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RY55 MZG, 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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What year was RY55 MZG registered?

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

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