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AY55 XBO

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,490 mi
Last recorded163,490 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XBO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 163,490 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 149,707 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,225 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 102,225 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,009 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 92,009 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 82,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 69,855 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,533 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 53,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,442 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,526 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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AY55 XBO is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY55 XBO, 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 AY55 XBO registered?

AY55 XBO is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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