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FN06 SFZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,831 mi
Last recorded116,831 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 SFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,831 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2020 116,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output polish both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH UNEVEN WEAR ON WEAR MARKERS CHANGE NOW BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SERVICE ENGINE EMISSIONS JUST IN LIMITS

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT

Fail 22 Jun 2019 112,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output polish both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH UNEVEN WEAR ON WEAR MARKERS CHANGE NOW BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

SERVICE ENGINE EMISSIONS JUST IN LIMITS

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 100,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,123 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,654 miles

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

engine management light

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 29,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,098 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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FN06 SFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN06 SFZ, 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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FN06 SFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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