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GJ06 KNV

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,770 mi
Last recorded88,770 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 KNV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 88,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 88,770 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,421 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (strong advice) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body work damaged to offside front wing+front bummper+naerside rear

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,723 miles

offside headlamp lens dull

slight body work damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low + tyre bald from the inner edge (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +balding from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

slight body work damaged to offside

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,355 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,015 miles

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damaged to offside front wing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body work damaged to offside front wing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,627 miles

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

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

nail in both rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nail in both rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,949 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,238 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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GJ06 KNV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ06 KNV, 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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GJ06 KNV is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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