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WN55 YEJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,410 mi
Last recorded160,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 YEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 160,410 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 157,435 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 157,435 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged TYRE WALL CUT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 152,149 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMIT DUE TO UNDER INFLATION (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 152,149 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMIT DUE TO UNDER INFLATION (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 148,376 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 148,376 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 146,628 miles

Both headlamps deteriating

Fail 13 Jul 2020 146,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Both headlamps deteriating

Pass 31 May 2019 142,001 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Fail 3 May 2019 141,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

small stone chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 May 2018 127,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,018 miles

nearside dip beam pattern slightly affected by cloudy lens

nearside rear lower arch liner shield adrift

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside headlamp lens becoming clouded

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 3 Mar 2013 75,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,487 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,682 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WN55 YEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 WN55 YEJ, 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 WN55 YEJ registered?

WN55 YEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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