2006 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · CK06 HME

The MOT record for this 2006 Lexus IS220 is remarkably clean, showing five consecutive passes with no defects or advisories recorded from July 2022 through to the most recent test in March 2026 at 101,721 miles. This is an exceptional outcome for a twenty-year-old vehicle and points to a maintenance trend that is both stable and positive. The absence of any flagged issues across this period suggests the car has been consistently well cared for, though it also means the record offers no clues about underlying wear that may be developing. The mileage pattern is consistent with light use, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year. The recorded increments are steady: 81,706 miles in July 2022, 84,986 in July 2023, 89,268 in August 2024, 90,996 in April 2025, and 101,721 in March 2026. The jump of nearly 11,000 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests is the largest gap in the history, but still within normal annual usage. There are no signs of prolonged standing or rapid accumulation that would raise concern about mechanical shock or neglect. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should still commission a thorough independent inspection focused on age-related deterioration. On a vehicle of this vintage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs are common wear points that may not yet have triggered an advisory but could be nearing the end of their service life. Structural corrosion, particularly on subframes and sills, is a known risk on Lexus models of this era and should be examined closely. The low mileage pattern also raises the possibility of short-trip use, which can lead to diesel particulate filter (DPF) blockage on the IS220’s engine, so verifying the DPF’s condition and recent regeneration history is prudent. A professional inspection will confirm whether the car’s excellent MOT record truly reflects its underlying mechanical state.