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S5 WUM

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 96,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,991 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 93,983 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,873 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,199 miles

both front and o/s/rear tyres deteriorating

exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 25 Mar 2019 84,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,235 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,842 miles

nsr calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,305 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,305 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,290 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,384 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,254 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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S5 WUM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S5 WUM, 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 S5 WUM registered?

S5 WUM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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