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MK06 YFY

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,182 mi
Last recorded178,182 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 YFY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 178,182 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 178,182 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 164,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Poor image from both headlamps

Fail 12 Jan 2023 164,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake 12% NS 71kg OS 147kg

Poor image from both headlamps

Pass 10 Jan 2022 152,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 152,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Screw in edge of tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2021 134,076 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 134,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,766 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 128,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,862 miles

NSR Tyre cut in inside side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,150 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,095 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 65,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 47,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,881 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,881 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 33,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,654 miles

child seat installed n/s/r seat

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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MK06 YFY is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK06 YFY, 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 MK06 YFY registered?

MK06 YFY is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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