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GU56 YLN

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,859 mi
Last recorded146,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 146,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 146,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 121,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,785 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 106,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,669 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 82,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 69,509 miles

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

offside front tyre reading 3mm

offside rear tyre reading 3mm

Fail 25 Jan 2014 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 58,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,577 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,493 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 YLN is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

GU56 YLN is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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