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SH06 WTE

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,991 mi
Last recorded136,991 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 WTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 136,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 126,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 117,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2020 117,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,456 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,219 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 101,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,370 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,370 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,965 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pades and disc worn

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,965 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pades and disc worn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,317 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 81,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,904 miles

both front tyres worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front bib spoiler damaged at nearside

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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SH06 WTE is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH06 WTE, 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 SH06 WTE registered?

SH06 WTE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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