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EA56 UWU

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,670 mi
Last recorded174,670 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 UWU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 174,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 168,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 160,901 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 160,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 148,970 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 148,626 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018
Fail 6 Jan 2018 118,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,996 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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EA56 UWU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue 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 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 EA56 UWU, 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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How do I check the history of EA56 UWU?

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What year was EA56 UWU registered?

EA56 UWU is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EA56 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 UWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA56 UWU have outstanding finance?

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