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RV56 WCE

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 WCE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 119,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 111,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 111,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,540 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,082 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 81,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,834 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,511 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,291 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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RV56 WCE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV56 WCE, 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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RV56 WCE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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