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BL06 MKO

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,872 mi
Last recorded152,872 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 MKO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 152,872 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Jul 2016 152,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 145,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 137,264 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 127,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slight damage.

nsr reflector lens cracked.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slight damage.

nsr reflector lens cracked.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 115,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,888 miles

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder pipe union.

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,183 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,761 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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BL06 MKO is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL06 MKO, 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 MKO is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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