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GX56 DFY

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,208 mi
Last recorded164,208 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 DFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 164,208 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 164,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 143,357 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres inner edges worn

movement in battery

Fail 29 Sep 2017 143,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Central stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres inner edges worn

movement in battery

Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,914 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,084 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside front tyre has slightly damaged on outer side wall.205/55r16

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,214 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,777 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,259 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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GX56 DFY is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX56 DFY, 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 GX56 DFY registered?

GX56 DFY is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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