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AU06 WSW

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,637 mi
Last recorded167,637 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 WSW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 167,637 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 154,412 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 147,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,796 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 125,776 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 125,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 119,707 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 119,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,896 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,157 miles

front brake disc slight worn

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,092 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,121 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,532 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AU06 WSW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU06 WSW, 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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AU06 WSW is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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