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GY06 EXL

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,410 mi
Last recorded168,410 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 168,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 167,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends (last 40 mm) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 162,860 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 150,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,432 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 128,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,997 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 19 Oct 2016 108,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,863 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,563 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 EXL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY06 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

GY06 EXL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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