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DX55 VGR

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,300 mi
Last recorded74,300 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VGR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear inner and outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face and venting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face and venting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses getting perished

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary stepped treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary stepped treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame support mounts corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber casings corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,141 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroding with uneaven wear on inner face detected

offside rear brake disc corroding with uneaven wear on inner and outer faces detected

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,984 miles

nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints have signs of corrosion detected

nearside and offside rear brake discs havce signs of pitting, uneaven wear and corrosion on inner faces detected

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,115 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking severely in tread!!

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,626 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 30,347 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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DX55 VGR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 VGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX55 VGR registered?

DX55 VGR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is DX55 VGR safe to buy?

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