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SW56 EXM

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,789 mi
Last recorded57,789 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 EXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 57,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake hoses have corrosion at ferrules at calipers

vehicle has under trays which limits inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2026 57,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to mounting for subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to mounting for subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake hoses have corrosion at ferrules at calipers

vehicle has under trays which limits inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,527 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full insp[ection

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,373 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, metal ends corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, metal ends corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

headlamp beam images poor

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2023 48,942 miles

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

metal ends corroded on both front brake hoses

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,123 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 48,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated, light output and beam images poor

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,118 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated, light output is poor

Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,288 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2019 41,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62%, offside performance low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,261 miles

offside front and nearside rear valve stems are heavily cracked

strongly advise replacement of offside front valve stem, it is just as heavily cracked as the nearside front one was,which broke while I was checking it

Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,261 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged broke whilst being checked during test (4.1.D.1e)

offside front and nearside rear valve stems are heavily cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,850 miles

both front and nearside rear valve stems badly cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2017 38,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

both front and nearside rear valve stems badly cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2016 57,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,873 miles

afs light on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 36,868 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

afs light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,461 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,263 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 13,686 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 EXM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EXM, 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 SW56 EXM registered?

SW56 EXM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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