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GU56 YFW

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,826 mi
Last recorded204,826 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 204,826 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 189,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 178,783 miles

very little reserve travel handbrake

Pass 10 Oct 2018 167,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 149,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,282 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,976 miles

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

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

to clean for emission reading

Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,976 miles

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

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

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

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

to clean for emission reading

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,349 miles

deep cut in n/s/f outter sidewall

to clean for emission reading

Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,349 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

deep cut in n/s/f outter sidewall

to clean for emission reading

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,529 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,529 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,432 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.mm outter edge

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm outter edge 205/55x16

Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,432 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.mm outter edge

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm outter edge 205/55x16

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,616 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 YFW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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