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YX56 URE

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,015 mi
Last recorded163,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 URE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 163,015 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 150,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 144,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 138,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 125,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 113,708 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,792 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,477 miles

front discs and pads low

rear tyres low

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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YX56 URE 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX56 URE, 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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YX56 URE is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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