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BG06 DDJ

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,120 mi
Last recorded171,120 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 DDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 171,120 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 159,590 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 159,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 148,273 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 148,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 133,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 132,507 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 115,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 97,902 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 78,092 miles

rear pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 22 May 2009 55,439 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 55,410 miles

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

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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BG06 DDJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG06 DDJ, 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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BG06 DDJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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