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SK56 RYT

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,106 mi
Last recorded164,106 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 RYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 164,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

eml on

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2023 164,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml on

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2022 157,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 157,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,302 miles

front exhaust heat shied insecure

fuel tank strap heavily corroded and weak

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear axle and components excessively corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 148,298 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING ON DASH (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DUE TO ACCIDENT DAMAGE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage likely to become detached STEERING ARM TO HUB...BOLTS UNDONE (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH

front exhaust heat shied insecure

fuel tank strap heavily corroded and weak

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear axle and components excessively corroded

rear pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2020 140,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 140,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 128,946 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,835 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 97,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise travel on parking brake lever advise condition of rear brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2014 79,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise travel on parking brake lever advise condition of rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of rear brake discs advise travel on parking brake lever advise condition of o/s front and o/s rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,792 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front wipers split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,323 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,028 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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SK56 RYT is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SK56 RYT, 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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SK56 RYT is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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