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DF06 GYC

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 GYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 156,163 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure not allowing full inspection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 156,163 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill area marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure not allowing full inspection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 143,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear diff leak

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,346 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX MOUNTING BROKEN

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR DIFF LEAKING

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2023 138,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat damage to inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

mil warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 9 May 2022 129,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 116,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 110,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 102,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 88,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 76,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 51,814 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,379 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing outer edge.

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

Slight damage to offside rear and nearside front bumper. No sharp edges or projections.

Pass 7 May 2010 35,530 miles

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

Slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,460 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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DF06 GYC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF06 GYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF06 GYC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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