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GV55 KNM

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,272 mi
Last recorded120,272 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 120,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,395 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

rear link for headlamp levelling broken unable to determine whether system is inoperative

Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,391 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

rear link for headlamp levelling broken unable to determine whether system is inoperative

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,482 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 103,482 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake slight imbalance

Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,766 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 81,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,017 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,700 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,477 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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GV55 KNM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV55 KNM, 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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GV55 KNM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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