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ML06 TXA

2006 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,593 mi
Last recorded178,593 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 TXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 178,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 177,392 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 174,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 170,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 164,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 162,472 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2020 162,472 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 159,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 152,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 142,208 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 142,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,734 miles

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 104,952 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,166 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,086 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,978 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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ML06 TXA is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ML06 TXA, 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 ML06 TXA registered?

ML06 TXA is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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The MOT history for ML06 TXA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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