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DFZ 4718

2006 Lexus Is

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is116,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 4718
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 144,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 2 Feb 2024 136,239 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 136,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,724 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 113,362 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 113,138 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,491 miles

Different size tyres front and rear, larger front, not recommended.

Front and rear axles/hubs etc corroded and floor above rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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DFZ 4718 is a 2006 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 116,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFZ 4718 registered?

DFZ 4718 is a 2006 Lexus Is, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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