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GU56 XXA

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,656 mi
Last recorded162,656 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 XXA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 162,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 154,119 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 154,119 miles

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,081 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 147,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 140,044 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some underbody components

Fail 12 Nov 2015 140,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some underbody components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 135,064 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 135,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 128,598 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 128,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,020 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,667 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,376 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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GU56 XXA is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 95,986 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU56 XXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GU56 XXA registered?

GU56 XXA is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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