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GY06 ENJ

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,474 mi
Last recorded167,474 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 ENJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 167,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 165,205 miles

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

Rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 160,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 151,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 145,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

some suspension components - corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 139,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges - 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

some suspension components - corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,673 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,746 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly leaking and deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2017 126,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly leaking and deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,797 miles

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 1 Oct 2015 118,791 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (3mm)

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,118 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,565 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 95,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,275 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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GY06 ENJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY06 ENJ, 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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GY06 ENJ is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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