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SM06 YOR

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,100 mi
Last recorded168,100 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YOR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 168,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 157,461 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 157,461 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 151,152 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 151,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 146,097 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2022 146,097 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2021 141,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,089 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

engine covers fitted/under trays fitted

u.b.c.c

Fail 29 Jul 2019 134,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative device broke (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres have nails ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 130,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,499 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 11 May 2015 104,006 miles

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

nearside front tyre is deteriorated

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 93,890 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,044 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 YOR is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM06 YOR, 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 YOR is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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