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SF06 YSS

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 YSS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure + under body corroded, but not seriously affecting overall security

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm also upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm also upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2021 99,065 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure + under body corroded, but not seriously affecting overall security

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm also upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm also upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamps and rear lights tinted

Odd tyre sizes fitted. 225/40R18'S Front and 245/40R18'S Rear

Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,152 miles

FRONT TYRES 225/45X17 REARS 245/45X17

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 84,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,028 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR & NSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,677 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,677 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective 2nd catch not working (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reflector (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,807 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

O/S/F tyre worn

Plastic floor covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,807 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

O/S/F tyre worn

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic floor covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,803 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,531 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,761 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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SF06 YSS is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF06 YSS, 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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SF06 YSS is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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