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SM06 GDU

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 GDU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 149,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 133,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,336 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 122,336 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,009 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 94,486 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 74,625 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 74,619 miles

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

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

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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SM06 GDU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM06 GDU, 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 SM06 GDU registered?

SM06 GDU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is SM06 GDU safe to buy?

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