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BF06 FBX

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,690 mi
Last recorded122,690 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 FBX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 122,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 115,587 miles

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

undertrays fitted both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,705 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,135 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,849 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,787 miles

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Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,859 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,922 miles

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

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

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Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,381 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,573 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BF06 FBX is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF06 FBX, 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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BF06 FBX is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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