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GK55 BDZ

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,705 mi
Last recorded113,705 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 113,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 93,982 miles

advise near side rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 93,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front brake discs excessively lipped-worn

advise near side rear wheel rim damaged

advise off side rear tyre on legal limits

advise rear brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,753 miles

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

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

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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GK55 BDZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK55 BDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 BDZ registered?

GK55 BDZ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is GK55 BDZ safe to buy?

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