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BL06 MKM

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,313 mi
Last recorded155,313 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 MKM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 155,313 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

general rear corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,301 miles

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers and shields fitted

some rear corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2020 147,301 miles

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

some rear corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 128,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,534 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 113,526 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,393 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 99,392 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 93,146 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 93,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 84,584 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 76,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,308 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,549 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 24,056 miles

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

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

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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BL06 MKM is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL06 MKM, 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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BL06 MKM is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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