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N11 MLE

2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,694 mi
Last recorded175,694 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport101,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 MLE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 175,694 miles

headlights deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2021 175,694 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

headlights deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 166,556 miles

corrosion forming around rear subframe

Fail 3 Dec 2020 166,556 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

corrosion forming around rear subframe

Pass 13 Dec 2019 159,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 159,450 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 149,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 149,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 141,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 141,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 141,554 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 130,644 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 19 Sep 2013 90,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Sep 2012 78,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 78,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,591 miles

frt discs and pads worn

Fail 24 Sep 2011 69,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s/r shock light misting

Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,511 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,393 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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N11 MLE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 101,712 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N11 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N11 MLE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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