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FD06 SZZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 SZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,331 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 68,331 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 68,309 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill -inspection limited due to side trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))

limited inspection of the inner sills due to side trims

parking brake has little reserve travel

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills

under tray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,037 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,975 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 53,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,620 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 10 years old (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2016 40,994 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 10 years old (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,511 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 29,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,073 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 19,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 19,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,868 miles

slight cut on kerbing rib on 0/s/f and n/s/f tyres

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 SZZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

FD06 SZZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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