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WU55 CAV

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,706 mi
Last recorded169,706 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CAV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 169,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 163,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 163,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 153,940 miles

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

undertrays

Fail 31 Oct 2016 153,940 miles

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

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

undertrays

Pass 4 Nov 2015 145,156 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 121,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion around fuel tank seam

Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,719 miles

nearside rear tyre near limit

offside headlight image poor

offside reat tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,122 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,122 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 Jan 2010 60,730 miles

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

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

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

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

centre tread worn on both rear tyres

towbar bracket bent/distorted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,259 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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WU55 CAV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU55 CAV, 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 WU55 CAV registered?

WU55 CAV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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