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GV06 XBC

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,251 mi
Last recorded159,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 159,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 151,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 133,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2023 133,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 128,467 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 124,484 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 118,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 113,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 109,714 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

both front tyres tread low on outer edges

Fail 8 May 2018 109,710 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

both front tyres tread low on outer edges

exhaust pipe into rear silencer split and minor leak

Pass 22 May 2017 102,719 miles

Offside Rear brake disc face corrode and pad low

Fail 22 May 2017 102,719 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc face corrode and pad low

Pass 24 May 2016 96,605 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 May 2015 89,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,693 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2013 77,747 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 56,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 36,614 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GV06 XBC 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 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 GV06 XBC, 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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GV06 XBC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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