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GU56 ZBF

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 ZBF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 113,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 113,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear 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 2 Aug 2019 89,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,236 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,236 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,467 miles

advise both rear tyres close to limit

front pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,798 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,800 miles

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 ZBF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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