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GU56 WRE

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,339 mi
Last recorded171,339 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 171,339 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 171,339 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 161,857 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 161,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 157,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 157,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 149,518 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 149,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 139,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 123,413 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2014 123,413 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 108,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise sill covers

Fail 20 May 2013 107,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 92,471 miles

advise rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 May 2011 74,015 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,085 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)

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 WRE 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 62.5%.

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 WRE, 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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GU56 WRE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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