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DG56 GWV

2006 Lexus IS220

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,586 mi
Last recorded146,586 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 GWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 146,586 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 146,586 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 135,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 135,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 120,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 96,155 miles

front brakes need checking next service

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear reflector cracked.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,967 miles

o/s/r reflector cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,045 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,525 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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DG56 GWV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG56 GWV, 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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What year was DG56 GWV registered?

DG56 GWV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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