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MC55 ABO

2006 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS20094,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 ABO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 120,349 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,211 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os and ns front to rears pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,766 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,527 miles

both rear tyres wearing near markers in centre tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,801 miles

emmissions not detected in deisel smoke meter,

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,756 miles

drivers door mirror accident damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

drivers door mirror accident damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,741 miles

offside door mirror broken

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,927 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,381 miles

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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MC55 ABO is a 2006 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC55 ABO, 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.

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MC55 ABO is a 2006 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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