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GU56 WMY

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,316 mi
Last recorded167,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 WMY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 167,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 167,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 159,455 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 159,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 152,004 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre wall damaged

small cut to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 26 Apr 2017 146,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,760 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,870 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,189 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 80,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,715 miles

headlight aims on lower limits

rear number plate water damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,491 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)

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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GU56 WMY is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU56 WMY, 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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GU56 WMY is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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