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DG06 YKU

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,856 mi
Last recorded144,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 YKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 144,856 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 139,010 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 139,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc insecure O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 132,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

afs warning light on

Fail 21 Jun 2023 132,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

afs warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,146 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp washer missing

Pass 30 Jun 2020 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 104,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,314 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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DG06 YKU is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG06 YKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG06 YKU registered?

DG06 YKU is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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