2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate and common faults

725 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 725 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    50 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes25.5%
  2. Lights & electrics21.4%
  3. Tyres8.0%
  4. Suspension7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Wheels1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Lexus IS220?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2006 Lexus IS220 cars passed their MOT first time, across 725 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus IS220?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Lexus IS220 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).