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FM06 ZRC

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

223,466 mi
Last recorded223,466 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 ZRC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 223,466 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 223,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 219,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 214,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 204,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 195,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 177,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 152,630 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 1 Jul 2019 152,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also perished and worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread below 2mm. Right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 9 Jul 2018 135,194 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 9 Jul 2018 135,194 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 24 Jun 2017 122,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 113,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,533 miles

under tray fitted certain items not inspected

Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,094 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2012 59,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,419 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 45,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,877 miles

Offside Rear 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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FM06 ZRC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FM06 ZRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM06 ZRC registered?

FM06 ZRC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is FM06 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 ZRC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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