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RE56 LYX

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,866 mi
Last recorded163,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LYX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 163,866 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 82,214 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,581 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,121 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,535 miles

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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RE56 LYX is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE56 LYX, 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 RE56 LYX registered?

RE56 LYX is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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