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GY06 ESV

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,598 mi
Last recorded142,598 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 ESV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,598 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 142,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 137,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 131,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,562 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,858 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,028 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,545 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)

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 ESV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ESV, 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 GY06 ESV registered?

GY06 ESV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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