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YC56 XYW

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,651 mi
Last recorded119,651 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XYW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,307 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 110,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 101,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,110 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 94,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,432 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [205/55/16h]

o/s/f tyre started to wear on stepped edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads possible low.

nsf tyre worn on stepped tred.

nsr tyre on 2mm in areas and has some small cuts in tred.

small cuts in osr tyre.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut on tread close to inner cords + nail in tread [205/55/16w]

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,019 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in edge of tread [205/55/16w]

nail in o/s/r tyre

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,830 miles

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,335 miles

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YC56 XYW is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC56 XYW, 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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YC56 XYW is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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