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GY06 EYL

2006 Lexus IS220

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,473 mi
Last recorded158,473 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 EYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 158,473 miles

Both headlamps taped and very slightly loose

Nearside Handbrake performance is lazy

Rear axle and all suspension components corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 158,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to vehicle very slow to rev and smoking heavy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing One on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both headlamps taped and very slightly loose

Nearside Handbrake performance is lazy

Rear axle and all suspension components corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 155,773 miles

engine misfiring / slow to rev

front end damaged / repaired

Fail 15 Mar 2023 155,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine misfiring / slow to rev

front end damaged / repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2022 148,629 miles

both headlights misting

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,957 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 133,949 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 116,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 88,832 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,526 miles

body damage throughout vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

body damage throughout vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,821 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread, sill covers fitted, chips in various parts of windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 58,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread, sill covers fitted, chips in various parts of windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EYL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

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