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GV56 FNC

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 140,573 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 140,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 127,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 116,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 107,703 miles

Near side and offside rear brake disc's inner braking surfaces reduced by corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2016 107,703 miles

Near side and offside rear brake disc's inner braking surfaces reduced by corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen outer lens tarnished (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen outer lens tarnished (1.8.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 13 Sep 2013 72,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,954 miles

nearside rear disc poor on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2012 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,327 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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GV56 FNC is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV56 FNC, 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 GV56 FNC registered?

GV56 FNC is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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