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OE55 VCV

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,221 mi
Last recorded140,221 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 VCV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 140,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 127,760 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,800 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2022
Pass 24 Dec 2021 106,693 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 106,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019
Fail 20 Feb 2019 91,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Feb 2009 37,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

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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OE55 VCV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE55 VCV, 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 OE55 VCV registered?

OE55 VCV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is OE55 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 VCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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