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NG56 FZC

2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,895 mi
Last recorded141,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l93,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 FZC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 141,895 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 134,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 124,608 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 124,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,124 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front brake discs lipped

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 28 Oct 2017 116,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both front brake discs lipped

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,493 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

offside front tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

offside front tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,509 miles

Both rear tyre pressure valves cracking.

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 77,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyre pressure valves cracking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

foot brake slighly soft

nsf steering tie rod slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,386 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,551 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,551 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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NG56 FZC is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 93,519 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-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG56 FZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NG56 FZC registered?

NG56 FZC is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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