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AF56 XNC

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,517 mi
Last recorded137,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XNC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 137,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 129,798 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 129,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,091 miles

Front injector compression leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 111,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front injector compression leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 88,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,591 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,591 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 45,224 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 45,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,536 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 40,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,222 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,899 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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AF56 XNC is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AF56 XNC, 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 AF56 XNC registered?

AF56 XNC is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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