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WU56 LMV

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 LMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,142 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,345 miles

o/s handbrake effort close to limits

Fail 20 Aug 2020 131,257 miles

Front Position lamp not working both inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s handbrake effort close to limits

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 125,102 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,674 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,041 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 104,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,746 miles

Both rear tyres have fine cracks on threads

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 72,782 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,315 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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WU56 LMV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU56 LMV, 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 WU56 LMV registered?

WU56 LMV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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