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AM06 MCG

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,390 mi
Last recorded186,390 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 MCG
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 186,390 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and subframe mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 186,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and subframe mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,483 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Mounting Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,685 miles

under vehicle trims fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2019 163,209 miles

Boot full

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 163,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Boot full

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 156,971 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 156,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 150,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 145,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 133,771 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,771 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 125,045 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,781 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,228 miles

Front tyres are geeting low on outer egde 1.6 mm

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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AM06 MCG is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM06 MCG, 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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AM06 MCG is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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