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MD55 DWZ

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,440 mi
Last recorded156,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 DWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 156,440 miles

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

both front headlights signs of detereration

Pass 28 Jul 2020 151,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 151,757 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 147,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,679 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,933 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 134,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,152 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 107,154 miles

smoke emmisions too low to trigger metering device

Fail 6 Jun 2013 107,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke emmisions too low to trigger metering device

Pass 8 Jun 2012 102,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

smoke emmisions too low to trigger metering devise

Pass 23 May 2011 95,564 miles

smoke emmisions too low to trigger metering device

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,744 miles

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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MD55 DWZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey 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 MD55 DWZ, 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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MD55 DWZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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