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GU56 ZGK

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,996 mi
Last recorded181,996 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 181,996 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 181,996 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 179,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 179,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 174,117 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 174,117 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 165,770 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 165,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 157,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,356 miles

both headlight tarnished

Fail 13 Oct 2020 152,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlight tarnished

Pass 6 Apr 2019 139,187 miles

both headlight tarnished

Fail 6 Apr 2019 139,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both headlight tarnished

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,258 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 121,258 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and has a slight cut in outter wall

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,913 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 ZGK is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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