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GF56 NGU

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,932 mi
Last recorded134,932 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 NGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded in places

Fail 19 Oct 2023 134,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,158 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 131,158 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,807 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,027 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 93,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 85,370 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades splitting (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 72,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 72,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,733 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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GF56 NGU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF56 NGU, 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 GF56 NGU registered?

GF56 NGU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GF56 NGU safe to buy?

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