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YR56 HFW

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,650 mi
Last recorded168,650 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 HFW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 168,650 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner,phoneholder ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 168,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL indicates fault - vehicle first use before 1st July 2008

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener, Phone Holder ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 165,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both - blue-ish (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both - slightly reducing light output and affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AirFresheners, Phone Holder ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff bushes split

Fail 18 May 2023 165,044 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both - blue-ish (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both - slightly reducing light output and affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AirFresheners, Phone Holder ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff bushes split

Pass 5 May 2022 161,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Signs of diesel leak from engine bay - no leaks on the time of the test, plastic undertray fitted as original

Pass 19 Feb 2021 153,997 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 153,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 150,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rubber dust cover on the bottom slider - nearside front brake caliper missing

Fail 10 Jan 2020 150,361 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rubber dust cover on the bottom slider - nearside front brake caliper missing

Pass 24 Dec 2018 143,465 miles

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

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

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

covers & trays

Pass 22 Jan 2018 133,520 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 133,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,908 miles

Oil level slightly low

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 52,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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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YR56 HFW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR56 HFW, 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 YR56 HFW registered?

YR56 HFW is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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