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BJ06 ORU

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,584 mi
Last recorded198,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ORU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 198,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 198,216 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 191,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 191,337 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 177,719 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Play in drivers seat

Under-trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 26 May 2020 177,715 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy/deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Headlamps deteriorated

Play in drivers seat

Under-trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 168,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 155,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 136,382 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 136,382 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 113,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 90,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 71,114 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2013 56,265 miles
Fail 26 May 2013 56,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake disc inner edges corroded

emissions too clean to test

Pass 27 May 2011 32,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 May 2010 25,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,739 miles

offside & nearside front tyres outer tread areas devoid of tread.

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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BJ06 ORU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black 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 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 BJ06 ORU, 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 BJ06 ORU registered?

BJ06 ORU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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