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GP55 EKR

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,759 mi
Last recorded142,759 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,759 miles

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

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

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 21 Jan 2019 128,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,232 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 123,229 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' two locations (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 116,619 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 101,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

very slight misting to o/s/f shock absorber.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,020 miles

both front tyres getting low.

rear brake discs corroded inner faces, and pads getting low.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,142 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

n/s/r tyre low inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 42,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front tyre depth 3mm

nearside rear tyre depth 3mm and tread starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,683 miles

nearside front tyre depth 3mm

nearside rear tyre depth 3mm and tread starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,949 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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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GP55 EKR is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP55 EKR, 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 GP55 EKR registered?

GP55 EKR is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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