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57,789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
metal ends corroded on both front brake hoses
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge
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
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
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
both front and nearside rear valve stems badly cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
both front and nearside rear valve stems badly cracked
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)
afs light on
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
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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.
Is SW56 EXM safe to buy?
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