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GU56 OEO

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 147,687 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 147,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 147,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to assess some components and vehicle structure due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 138,156 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

unable to assess some components due to plastic undertrays being fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 138,150 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

parking brake efficiency limits only just met

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

unable to assess some components due to plastic undertrays being fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 114,950 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Dec 2016 114,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords and wires (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,311 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offsid front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,736 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,735 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,766 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Passenger wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,365 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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GU56 OEO is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU56 OEO, 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 GU56 OEO registered?

GU56 OEO is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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