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SP56 FZJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,836 mi
Last recorded166,836 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 FZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 166,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 166,836 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 157,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,265 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 145,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 132,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 132,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter area has slight dampness

Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner egde

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,981 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wipers begining to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 83,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,556 miles

signs of lip at front and rear brake discs

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,855 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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SP56 FZJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP56 FZJ, 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 SP56 FZJ registered?

SP56 FZJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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