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AF56 HFS

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,422 mi
Last recorded129,422 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 HFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,422 miles

Central Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dammaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 129,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dammaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,588 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 126,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 108,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,203 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,138 miles

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

all suspension bushes detriorarted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,521 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre wall damaged

rear tyres wearing on edges

suspension buhes deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre worn on edges & close to wear bands

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,200 miles

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

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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AF56 HFS is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF56 HFS, 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 AF56 HFS registered?

AF56 HFS is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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