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GY06 ZFM

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,668 mi
Last recorded164,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 164,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 154,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed not excessive (full inspection not possible due to under trays)

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

spare wheel hole corroded and holed not considered excessive

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2023 154,752 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed not excessive (full inspection not possible due to under trays)

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

spare wheel hole corroded and holed not considered excessive

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 142,054 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 142,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,189 miles

Brake peddle has significant travel before takes effect.

Can smell diesel and engine damp but can't see leak.

Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,189 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake peddle has significant travel before takes effect.

Can smell diesel and engine damp but can't see leak.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 122,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,898 miles

both headlamps dull cut out only just visible

os and ns rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2018 111,232 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 111,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre sidewall kerb marked

full under body tray/covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,377 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 8 Aug 2012 75,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,485 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 ZFM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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