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EF56 OUK

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,919 mi
Last recorded179,919 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 OUK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 179,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn/wearing edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2020 172,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 172,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 165,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Chip in screen, not in drivers view at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2019 165,874 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Chip in screen, not in drivers view at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2018 157,595 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,247 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 135,037 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,757 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,246 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 115,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,414 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits. 2. Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,687 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear

unable to check n/s/r seat belt fully , due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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EF56 OUK is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF56 OUK, 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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EF56 OUK is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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