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ML06 YCV

2006 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,449 mi
Last recorded133,449 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS20094,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 YCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 133,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 133,448 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 119,246 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,243 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 118,243 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 115,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 115,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,533 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.

engine noisy.

front brake pads look low offside.

Fail 31 May 2017 107,529 miles

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

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.

engine noisy.

front brake pads look low offside.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,808 miles

advise slight cuts n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 30 May 2014 89,785 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 89,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 84,187 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 73,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,875 miles

all brake discs scored

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 60,833 miles

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

all brake discs scored

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 49,535 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,243 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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ML06 YCV is a 2006 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 94,216 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML06 YCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML06 YCV is a 2006 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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