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YK56 TYC

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,239 mi
Last recorded162,239 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 TYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 162,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 147,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 147,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,802 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Shock absorber not working. No sign of leak or damage.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 146,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Shock absorber not working. No sign of leak or damage.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 146,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 146,697 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 146,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,516 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 129,427 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 118,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 104,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,813 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 88,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 76,711 miles

front brake pad linning 60% worn !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre on 2.5mm trea depth !!!!

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,905 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre punctured X2

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,884 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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YK56 TYC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK56 TYC, 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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YK56 TYC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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