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GR55 SKF

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,005 mi
Last recorded163,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 SKF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 163,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 163,002 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 150,295 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 150,292 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance travel (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 145,214 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 145,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,966 miles

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 2 Feb 2012 111,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

advise lots of wear in both front break discs

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,352 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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GR55 SKF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 96,450 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 Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 SKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR55 SKF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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