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VKZ 5653

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

248,628 mi
Last recorded248,628 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 5653
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 248,628 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 248,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 231,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 217,717 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 217,711 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 210,180 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 210,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 197,918 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2019 197,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 191,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 173,525 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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VKZ 5653 is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKZ 5653, 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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What year was VKZ 5653 registered?

VKZ 5653 is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is VKZ 5653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 5653 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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