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FV55 LJN

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,193 mi
Last recorded155,193 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 155,193 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 155,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2023 149,050 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 149,050 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 bud (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 143,563 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 141,162 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 141,150 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,861 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 134,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 129,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,337 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 88,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,889 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,845 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,441 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,434 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner tread edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,365 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread edges

n/s/front tyre has cut on outer wall

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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FV55 LJN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 FV55 LJN, 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 FV55 LJN registered?

FV55 LJN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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