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FL56 GVZ

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,987 mi
Last recorded80,987 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 GVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,987 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,076 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 74,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 17 Oct 2015 54,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre damaged on side wall

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

leak underneath nearside front

pads half worn alround

suspension units corroding f/r

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre close to limit middle tread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,552 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,552 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,287 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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FL56 GVZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL56 GVZ, 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 FL56 GVZ registered?

FL56 GVZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is FL56 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 GVZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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