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GV55 KSN

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,794 mi
Last recorded30,794 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KSN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 30,794 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 30,196 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 30,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,712 miles

Front suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakened

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,350 miles

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2023 29,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding + wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,070 miles

All suspension components corroded

Beam images poor

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,820 miles

All suspension components corroded

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,466 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dip beam images turning weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,771 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 27,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit !!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear tyres in poor condition !!!!!

Pass 2 Mar 2018 27,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underguards fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 27,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam image turning weak (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underguards fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,040 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)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover and underguards fitted

nsf and osf headlamps deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 26,040 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover and underguards fitted

nsf and osf headlamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened pad pin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 23,372 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,372 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,961 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 10,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,124 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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GV55 KSN is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV55 KSN, 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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GV55 KSN is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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