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MF06 VRP

2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,466 mi
Last recorded195,466 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l93,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 VRP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 195,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner and Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner and Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 195,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner and Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner and Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2025 188,909 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever require minor adjustments ( High Travel)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 186,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 184,518 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

diff mounting bushes deteriated

rear end corroded

tested in wet condition

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2023 184,518 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

diff mounting bushes deteriated

rear end corroded

tested in wet condition

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 184,153 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 183,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 181,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 178,021 miles

Undertrays and sidetrays fitted to the vehicle obscuring components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 16,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 156,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 149,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 149,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 132,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 122,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,962 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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MF06 VRP is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 93,519 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-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF06 VRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF06 VRP is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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