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GP55 ERJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,836 mi
Last recorded195,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 195,836 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 195,836 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 184,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 184,612 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 178,534 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 166,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 166,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 161,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Minimum Tread Depth

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Minimum Tread Depth

Pass 10 Dec 2014 153,523 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,954 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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,544 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,486 miles

N/S/R tyre 3mm tread

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,165 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES.

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS.

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX. 65% WORN.

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END.AND MISTING OF GREASE FROM BOOT.

SMALL STONE CHIP IN N/S/ AREA OF WINDSCREEN.

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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GP55 ERJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

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

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