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FR56 CMZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,284 mi
Last recorded175,284 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR56 CMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 175,284 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

minor blow on exhaust

INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES ONLY JUST LEGAL

Fail 31 Jul 2018 175,284 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES ONLY JUST LEGAL

both front tyres worn on inner edges

minor blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2017 171,134 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 163,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 163,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 145,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,652 miles

nearside headlamp pattern getting weak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,521 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,484 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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FR56 CMZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FR56 CMZ, 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 FR56 CMZ registered?

FR56 CMZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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