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RJ56 ECN

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,249 mi
Last recorded146,249 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 ECN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 146,249 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 142,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORROSION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 142,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORROSION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 134,891 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 121,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 98,094 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 88,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,705 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,671 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,985 miles

N/s/r bumper secured at its outer end by tape

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,737 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2009 29,737 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge

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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RJ56 ECN 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 73.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ56 ECN, 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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What year was RJ56 ECN registered?

RJ56 ECN is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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