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RE56 LXY

2006 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,892 mi
Last recorded166,892 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS20094,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 166,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 161,906 miles

center exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 May 2020 161,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,165 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 155,165 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,809 miles

20% front brake imbalance

front brakes worn

headlight outputs deteriorating ( lens)

park brake 16%

rear tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 65,165 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,530 miles

bothside rear tyre/s worn almost to legal limit.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,901 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 87,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 70,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 70,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,139 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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RE56 LXY 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 RE56 LXY, 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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RE56 LXY is a 2006 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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