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AO56 KHC

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,101 mi
Last recorded143,101 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 KHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,101 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,469 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 138,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 131,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,004 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 125,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 114,383 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres both have signs of damage on sidewalls [ran flat]

Fail 18 Jun 2019 114,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres both have signs of damage on sidewalls [ran flat]

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 105,725 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 105,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,827 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 101,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,165 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres splitting in tread

nearside front tyre damaged in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 94,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,951 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,119 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,644 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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AO56 KHC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO56 KHC, 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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AO56 KHC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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