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MGZ 8859

2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l93,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 8859
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 116,622 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 115,337 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 84,594 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 84,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 73,560 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,629 miles

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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MGZ 8859 is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MGZ 8859, 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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What year was MGZ 8859 registered?

MGZ 8859 is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is MGZ 8859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 8859 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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