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SN56 MXS

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,916 mi
Last recorded134,916 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,916 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,841 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,766 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 107,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,696 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,245 miles

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

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

advise surface rust on both front struts

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,980 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,485 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,359 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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SN56 MXS is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN56 MXS, 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 SN56 MXS registered?

SN56 MXS is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SN56 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN56 MXS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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