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YF56 HHM

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,842 mi
Last recorded138,842 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 HHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 138,842 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has light general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 132,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 122,111 miles

headlamps clouding,battery low,service overdue,brake pedal spongy-brakes squeky,brake discs scored-pitting,brake pads uneven wear,brake judder-lack of driving

nsf tyre tread low-uneven wear,car scruffy-valet needed,coolant spill-covers fitted,fuel tank-suspension-running gear rusting

Fail 11 May 2023 122,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

headlamps clouding,battery low,service overdue,brake pedal spongy-brakes squeky,brake discs scored-pitting,brake pads uneven wear,brake judder-lack of driving

nsf tyre tread low-uneven wear,car scruffy-valet needed,coolant spill-covers fitted,fuel tank-suspension-running gear rusting

Fail 13 Mar 2023 120,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake pedal spongy than normal-investigate-but working ok,brake discs poor-judder-scored-pitting-rear,oil spill-covers fitted,fuel tank-suspension-running gear rusting

headlamps clouding,coolant spill,nsf tyre tread low-uneven wear,rear pads uneven wear,side skirt edge trims loose,battery low

Pass 10 Feb 2022 112,287 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,510 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,717 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 53,287 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,791 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 14 Feb 2011 34,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,169 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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YF56 HHM 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 78.9%.

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 YF56 HHM, 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 YF56 HHM registered?

YF56 HHM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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