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ML06 TWM

2006 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,157 mi
Last recorded215,157 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 220D95,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 TWM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 215,157 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear shock leaking

slight wear in both bottom and upper ball joints

Pass 28 Aug 2015 215,157 miles

offside rear shock leaking

slight wear in both bottom and upper ball joints

Pass 27 Jun 2014 185,618 miles

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

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 185,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 154,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,755 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 94,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 87,708 miles

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 87,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

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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ML06 TWM is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML06 TWM, 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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ML06 TWM is a 2006 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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