2006 Lexus IS · 10,901 MOT tests
2006 Lexus IS reliability
2006 Lexus ISs fail 30.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 IS years (10,901 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 30.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 116,608
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,901
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Brakes11.4%
- Tyres6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Suspension3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.14%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.63%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.5%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.89%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (4.91%)
Other years
Every Lexus IS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Lexus IS reliable?
2006 Lexus ISs fail 30.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 IS years (10,901 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.9% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Lexus IS shows 116,608 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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