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VK56 LFS

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,781 mi
Last recorded157,781 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 157,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 154,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,368 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 145,367 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 136,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,840 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,840 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2015 114,709 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2015 114,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2014 110,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,273 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 100,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,521 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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VK56 LFS is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK56 LFS, 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 VK56 LFS registered?

VK56 LFS is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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