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YF56 GUG

2006 Lexus IS220

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 GUG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 83,665 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Heatshield loose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside body including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Heatshield loose

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside body including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,353 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded covered in underseal

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded covered in underseal

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 72,333 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,897 miles

underside heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,713 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 68,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,807 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (NSF BRAKE FLUCTUATING) (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (WATER INGRESS BETWEEN PLATE) (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,484 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 50,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,011 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,089 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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YF56 GUG is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF56 GUG, 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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YF56 GUG is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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