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GU56 KZH

2006 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE96,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KZH
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 141,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 134,684 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 134,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 123,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 115,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,893 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 108,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Apr 2013 98,975 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 98,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2012 76,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,381 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,062 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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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GU56 KZH is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU56 KZH, 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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GU56 KZH is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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