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L3 MEF

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MEF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,251 miles

Sill covers fitted

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,517 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,074 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,473 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2022 65,472 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,088 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,338 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,433 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,721 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,332 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,046 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,369 miles

near side front tyre has cuts to side wall not to canvas

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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L3 MEF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L3 MEF, 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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What year was L3 MEF registered?

L3 MEF is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is L3 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 MEF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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