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FM06 ZVV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,357 mi
Last recorded134,357 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 129,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,670 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 113,690 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 104,969 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 104,608 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 94,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 84,214 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 84,214 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 74,464 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 74,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2014 66,455 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 66,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,792 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 52,791 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,443 miles

Both Rear Calipers siezed and rear pads worn low

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,265 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,489 miles

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

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

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

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 ZVV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZVV, 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 FM06 ZVV registered?

FM06 ZVV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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