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SF06 VXV

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,669 mi
Last recorded219,669 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 VXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 219,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 205,133 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

SLIGHTLY DIFF LEAKING

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 205,133 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHTLY DIFF LEAKING

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 197,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 189,307 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR DIFF SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

bottom engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 176,071 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bottom engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 160,201 miles

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

diff slightly leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 149,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 149,316 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,826 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 104,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 103,904 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,385 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,973 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 87,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,883 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,111 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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SF06 VXV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF06 VXV, 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 SF06 VXV registered?

SF06 VXV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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