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MT56 KTU

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,238 mi
Last recorded169,238 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 KTU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 169,238 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 169,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 162,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 162,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,866 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight misting to front headlights

Pass 15 Oct 2016 138,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively repaired (3.4.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 138,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively repaired (3.4.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 117,832 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

vsc light on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2014 93,672 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres on 2mm with cuts in side walls

Fail 18 Oct 2014 93,672 miles

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

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres on 2mm with cuts in side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,915 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 35,059 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre close to limit & n/s front wiper slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,059 miles

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

n/s front tyre close to limit & n/s front wiper slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,628 miles

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Fail 9 Dec 2009 13,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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MT56 KTU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 95,986 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT56 KTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT56 KTU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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