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RK56 ZKN

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,960 mi
Last recorded171,960 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZKN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 171,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 171,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 148,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 148,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 115,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 115,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,280 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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RK56 ZKN is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK56 ZKN, 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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RK56 ZKN is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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