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HG56 AYO

2006 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,937 mi
Last recorded131,937 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS20094,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 AYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 131,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 127,710 miles

SURFACE CORROSION REAR SUBFRAME AND FRONT LOWER ARMS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 123,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,615 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME AND FRONT LOWER ARMS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,366 miles

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

surface corrosion to front wishbones and rear suspension

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,058 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 96,058 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,457 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 84,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,077 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 52,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,825 miles

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How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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HG56 AYO is a 2006 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 94,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG56 AYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG56 AYO registered?

HG56 AYO is a 2006 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is HG56 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 AYO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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