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SW56 VMC

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,832 mi
Last recorded85,832 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,832 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 85,786 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust sheared at front pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 81,885 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 60,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner and outer edges, still ok in middle 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching to nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 60,257 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner and outer edges, still ok in middle 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching to nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 34,491 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 34,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 25,266 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,197 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 VMC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMC, 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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SW56 VMC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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