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GR55 BZN

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 BZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 142,127 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 137,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 137,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Nov 2016 129,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,822 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 115,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,735 miles

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

rear pads at 2mm

Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,097 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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GR55 BZN is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR55 BZN, 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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GR55 BZN is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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