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SW56 DZV

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,211 mi
Last recorded109,211 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DZV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 109,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 109,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 109,162 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both fronts (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 104,529 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front sockers slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear back box exhaust clamp area corroded

both front and rear suspension components slight surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,126 miles

Offside Front headlight fadded but still got a pattern

headlight self leveling device broken

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,611 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 92,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine idle a little high

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,122 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,016 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,015 miles

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

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,223 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 53,221 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,964 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,070 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,613 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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SW56 DZV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SW56 DZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW56 DZV registered?

SW56 DZV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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The MOT history for SW56 DZV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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