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FP06 GXJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,926 mi
Last recorded189,926 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 GXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 189,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 170,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 155,525 miles

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

bonnet safety locking device not working

Fail 3 Nov 2020 155,525 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet safety locking device not working

Pass 10 Jul 2019 140,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 140,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted blocking the view of components

Fail 12 Jul 2018 122,935 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted blocking the view of components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,343 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 82,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,202 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 May 2012 71,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,863 miles

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

slight binding on o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,009 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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FP06 GXJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP06 GXJ, 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 FP06 GXJ registered?

FP06 GXJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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