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GY06 EFM

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,939 mi
Last recorded165,939 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 EFM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 165,939 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 165,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s-n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 152,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,351 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 122,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 110,867 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 106,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,416 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Nov 2012 93,996 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Nov 2011 73,618 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing away on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,341 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,341 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,448 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 38,448 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GY06 EFM is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY06 EFM, 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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GY06 EFM is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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