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GU56 XZO

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2022 136,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,592 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 129,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,569 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,568 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,526 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 80,411 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,516 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 46,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,974 miles

body damage to n/s/f & o/s/r

front brake discs are worn

o/s/r reflector is broken but visible from the rear

oil level below min

Fail 16 Nov 2009 34,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damage to n/s/f & o/s/r

front brake discs are worn

o/s/r reflector is broken but visible from the rear

oil level below min

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 XZO 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 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

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

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