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GU56 XXL

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,536 mi
Last recorded139,536 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 139,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front to rear under trays fitted not allowing full inspetion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,702 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested fully due to child seat

various oil leaks

various small chipes in screen

Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp dim and no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. different size to o/s front (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested fully due to child seat

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and splitting

various oil leaks

various small chipes in screen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,399 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 85,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,773 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 78,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 194,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 194,535 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 135,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,452 miles

both rear tyres down to wear bars 2mm

offside rear shock absorber leaking

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 XXL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

GU56 XXL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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