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FD06 SZV

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 SZV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 96,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,020 miles

Front Wipers smearing - hybrid

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 - Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,198 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 86,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Nut missing from securing bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 81,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 64,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,600 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,484 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 25,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,816 miles

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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FD06 SZV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD06 SZV, 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 FD06 SZV registered?

FD06 SZV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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