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YT56 YJA

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,599 mi
Last recorded65,599 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 YJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,693 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,159 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,898 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,659 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 52,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 47,620 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,928 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,118 miles

Gearbox leaking oil.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,741 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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YT56 YJA is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT56 YJA, 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 YT56 YJA registered?

YT56 YJA is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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