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RO56 EKX

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 EKX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 112,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,510 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 110,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,904 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,960 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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RO56 EKX is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO56 EKX, 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 RO56 EKX registered?

RO56 EKX is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is RO56 EKX safe to buy?

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