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GV56 BVZ

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,636 mi
Last recorded159,636 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s/f foglamp inop

steering wheel poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2020 159,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s/f foglamp inop

steering wheel poor condition

Pass 2 May 2019 129,955 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 129,955 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 123,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,797 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,232 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,751 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,930 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 62,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,951 miles

oil low needed topping up to complete test , slight engine nois

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV56 BVZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV56 BVZ, 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 GV56 BVZ registered?

GV56 BVZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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