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AK56 ALU

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,001 mi
Last recorded160,001 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ALU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 160,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear prop shaft rubber cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2021 148,719 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 148,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,737 miles

Nearside Front WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Rear WEARING ON EDGES

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 WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 145,737 miles

Nearside Front WEARING ON EDGES

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

Nearside Rear WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 143,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 143,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 139,897 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 134,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,909 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,697 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 105,587 miles

Offside front tyre slight cut

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,587 miles

Offside front tyre slight cut

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,740 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,647 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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AK56 ALU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK56 ALU, 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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AK56 ALU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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