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YR56 VWU

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,629 mi
Last recorded169,629 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 169,629 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 162,015 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 162,012 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 148,478 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 148,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,253 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both wipers poor and split

Fail 27 Jun 2017 136,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure both sides (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both wipers poor and split

Pass 11 Jul 2016 126,905 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 126,904 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 118,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,157 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 109,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing

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 VWU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

YR56 VWU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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