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AX55 FME

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FME
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,097 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 118,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,727 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,257 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 105,595 miles

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,079 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,411 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 3 Jul 2012 77,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,861 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,615 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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AX55 FME is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX55 FME, 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 AX55 FME registered?

AX55 FME is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is AX55 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 FME shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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