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FN06 SKD

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,117 mi
Last recorded131,117 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 SKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 131,117 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 131,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 118,850 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 118,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In 2/3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 112,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In 2/3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,330 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 86,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,918 miles

complete under cover panel fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 73,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 70,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,544 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,331 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,888 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 SKD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FN06 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

FN06 SKD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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