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YR56 VXA

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,293 mi
Last recorded173,293 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 173,293 miles

Offside Rear lens cluster and reflector cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2018 163,121 miles

Offside Rear bumper and reflector damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2018 163,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper and reflector damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2017 153,366 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing not allowing fumes to disperse safely

Fail 6 Mar 2017 153,020 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage damage to bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing not allowing fumes to disperse safely

Pass 4 Mar 2016 141,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 129,216 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 128,966 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,808 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 114,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,758 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,793 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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YR56 VXA is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

YR56 VXA is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YR56 VXA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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