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AK56 VLC

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,752 mi
Last recorded143,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VLC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted to under body

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,806 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 133,192 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full under body inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2017 129,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,132 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 117,482 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2015 117,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 107,299 miles

front registration plate cracked, not likely to be misread

Fail 16 Aug 2014 107,245 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked, not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,952 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2013 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,271 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,894 miles

under tray fitted

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 VLC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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