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SL06 OVE

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,011 mi
Last recorded189,011 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 OVE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 189,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage covered in tape (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 184,594 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 180,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/f damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 180,410 miles

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/f damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 172,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 172,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 161,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 155,325 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 153,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 150,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake disc slightly corroded.

slight underbody components corrosion.

surface rust corrosion on both rear inner sills and rear chassis.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 144,409 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 144,409 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 123,989 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 123,614 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2011 117,652 miles

brake tester recored 24% imbalance on front brakes- limit =25%

brake tester showing slightly warped rear discs

offside front tyre has deep cut on inner side wall but not to ply or cord

Pass 24 May 2010 107,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,369 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 90,369 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL06 OVE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL06 OVE, 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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SL06 OVE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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