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DF06 GXU

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,866 mi
Last recorded94,866 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 GXU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,560 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight condensation in nearside headlight

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,715 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,774 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,011 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,651 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)

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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DF06 GXU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF06 GXU, 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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What year was DF06 GXU registered?

DF06 GXU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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