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FH55 NEY

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

233,682 mi
Last recorded233,682 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 233,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 231,572 miles

Exhaust has a small leak near to rear

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 229,777 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2022 229,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2021 228,462 miles

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 21 Jan 2020 220,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 206,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 180,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 166,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake disc`s badly worn and corroded (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,758 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2016 141,758 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES (ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,162 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,162 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,617 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)

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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FH55 NEY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH55 NEY, 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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FH55 NEY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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