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RE06 EEA

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

225,855 mi
Last recorded225,855 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 EEA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 225,855 miles

Headlamp beam images weak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 225,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp beam images weak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 213,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 200,537 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Image weak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 186,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 177,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 171,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2018 162,076 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 161,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining pin insecure o/s/r caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,402 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 153,402 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,942 miles

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

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 28 May 2015 136,143 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Pass 23 May 2014 131,684 miles

Emmision test done. No reading recorded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 129,001 miles

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

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

diesel emission test carried out no reading recorded.

Pass 23 May 2012 122,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 118,842 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 91,137 miles

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

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

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 20 May 2009 66,348 miles

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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RE06 EEA is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE06 EEA, 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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RE06 EEA is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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