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GR55 GBE

2006 Lexus IS220

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,380 mi
Last recorded156,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 GBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 156,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,603 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 149,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 141,005 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Door handle damaged/loose - but still operates.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges - close to cords - low pressure - STRONG ADVISE. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 129,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Door handle damaged/loose - but still operates.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges - close to cords - low pressure - STRONG ADVISE. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 121,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 107,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2012 79,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,045 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,797 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 GBE is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GR55 GBE, 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 GR55 GBE registered?

GR55 GBE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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