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FN06 SJU

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,742 mi
Last recorded84,742 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 SJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,104 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,611 miles

Exhaust noisy only just passing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 79,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy only just passing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,102 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 57,889 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 55,141 miles

Front brake application uneven

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Fail 25 May 2018 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake application uneven

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 26 May 2017 52,016 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged 205/55/16

engine covers & under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,297 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 5 May 2015 46,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged(strong advise)

Pass 2 May 2014 43,536 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,464 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,169 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 21,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SJU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJU, 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 FN06 SJU registered?

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

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