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GU56 WBJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,159 mi
Last recorded140,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 WBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 140,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside head lamp output deteriorated

under vehicle well undersealed through out

Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,395 miles

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 138,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 132,949 miles

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard obstructing various testable items

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 132,949 miles

Engine and under-trays fitted as standard obstructing various testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 129,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,259 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,410 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 106,410 miles

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,030 miles

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)

both front tyres cut on outer sidewall

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

front wipers split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,604 miles

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)

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

cut in n,s,f tyre side wall

cut in o,s,f tyre side wall

o,s,f wheel arch liner missing

Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,604 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cut in n,s,f tyre side wall

cut in o,s,f tyre side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,516 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,111 miles

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 26 Jan 2012 53,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre side wall

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,600 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 31,600 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Oil leak

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 WBJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

GU56 WBJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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