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AJ56 NDG

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,471 mi
Last recorded169,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 169,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 168,457 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 168,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 167,136 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 167,129 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 164,813 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 164,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 162,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,390 miles

engine top covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2019 157,173 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 149,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 142,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 135,403 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 127,158 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 119,342 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,149 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 98,639 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,185 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,876 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 64,961 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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AJ56 NDG is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 AJ56 NDG, 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 AJ56 NDG registered?

AJ56 NDG is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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