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AO56 WWJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,082 mi
Last recorded154,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 WWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 154,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,787 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 144,726 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Excessive play in caliper slides (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount has excessive play (knocking) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted excessive play in caliper slides (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak coolant leak onto fan shroud ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs wearing thin advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft "doughnut" PERISHED AND CRACKING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

eml light on dash

Pass 18 Dec 2023 133,975 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 133,372 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

undertray full length

Pass 8 Dec 2022 126,319 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,534 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 103,154 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2019 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,772 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,511 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,012 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,278 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,539 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,193 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 64,121 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,103 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 38,702 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 WWJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 WWJ, 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 AO56 WWJ registered?

AO56 WWJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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