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BD56 LFL

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,687 mi
Last recorded163,687 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LFL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 163,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 156,069 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake limit just met

Fail 13 Nov 2021 156,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 14 Nov 2020 146,745 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 146,745 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,548 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 137,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,085 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 118,603 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Both front headlights cloudy.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,565 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,392 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn low on inner edges 205-55-16

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,593 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,593 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,168 miles

front tyres wearing on innside edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,971 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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BD56 LFL is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD56 LFL, 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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BD56 LFL is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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