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AV56 DXS

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,287 mi
Last recorded188,287 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 188,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front tyre wearing more on the inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Fail 2 Aug 2022 188,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested could not be tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front tyre wearing more on the inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2021 178,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 170,169 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Slight blow on exhaust

Fail 23 Jul 2019 170,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2018 160,205 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 160,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both, no patterns (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, and have several cuts in tread area and tearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 149,937 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 139,218 miles

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

Nearside Front Tyre in poor condition - Cracking

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre in poor condition - Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition - Cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2016 139,218 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

Nearside Front Tyre in poor condition - Cracking

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre in poor condition - Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition - Cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 105,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2012 93,172 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,584 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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AV56 DXS is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV56 DXS, 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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AV56 DXS is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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