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GY56 GWK

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,270 mi
Last recorded162,270 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GWK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 153,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 153,883 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 147,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 147,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 139,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 134,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 134,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,236 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 128,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2014 128,762 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 112,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tickover a bit high at 1100 rpm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,466 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,466 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,335 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 68,335 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,463 miles

cuts in both near side front and rear tyres outer wall but not down to cords

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cuts in both near side front and rear tyres outer wall but not down to cords

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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GY56 GWK is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GY56 GWK, 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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GY56 GWK is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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