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AO56 KHF

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,999 mi
Last recorded160,999 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 KHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 160,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

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

under tray cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 150,140 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 150,135 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 141,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Propshaft donut cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2023 140,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Propshaft donut cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2022 129,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,759 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 128,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Next To N/S/R Anti Roll Bar Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,343 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, especially at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shocks are heavily corroded and have limited damping effects (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around sills, closing sills,and rear chassis boxed sections

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 109,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

minor stone chip to windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,999 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,574 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,304 miles

Small chip in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,293 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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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AO56 KHF is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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