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DU06 LLW

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,531 mi
Last recorded185,531 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 LLW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 185,531 miles

BOTH headlights have poor patterns

Handbrake adjustment just met brake effort minimum

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 179,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 176,718 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 176,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LED faulty (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 176,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 172,774 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 172,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 167,373 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 167,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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))

Front wipers insecure,poor effort n/s head lamp aim.

Offside Rear damage to side wall [run flat]

Pass 17 Sep 2020 163,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

large areas of corrosion to rear of car.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 163,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

large areas of corrosion to rear of car.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 159,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 147,518 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,458 miles

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

Rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 140,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front & Nearside rear tyres badly perished on inner walls

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

Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 126,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,249 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 78,952 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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DU06 LLW is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 96,450 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU06 LLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU06 LLW is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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