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SM06 SRV

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,358 mi
Last recorded141,358 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 SRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,358 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 141,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 141,213 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

battery warning light on

fuel tank bracket rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,793 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,793 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

afs light flashing

Fail 9 Dec 2019 137,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Dec 2018 132,497 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 132,497 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,172 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

injector leak gases

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,755 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread. 225/45/r17-91W

Fail 10 Feb 2012 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,854 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 48,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,552 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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SM06 SRV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM06 SRV, 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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SM06 SRV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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