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BL06 OCM

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,156 mi
Last recorded74,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,156 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened. (All)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 73,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in line connector (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in line connector (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,622 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,725 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no emission reading to clean

sill covers fitted

under carriage exessive rust

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension rusting

Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

all rear suspension rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,857 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,830 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 64,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,651 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 48,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,568 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 OCM is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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