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HG55 XVL

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,714 mi
Last recorded171,714 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 171,714 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe joining hose corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe joining hose corroded

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sill panels covered

rear chassis corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 167,980 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring full view of componants

outer sill panels obscured by covers

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2018 159,351 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases branch off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle partially obscuring view of componants

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Pass 15 Feb 2017 155,561 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/S Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded at rear

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 155,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted

N/S Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded at rear

N/S/F Tyre getting low on tread

STRONGLY ADVISE O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 143,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 126,689 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and getting low on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Wheel arch liner missing

Part of front bumper missing(n/s bottom corner)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 126,689 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges and getting low on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Wheel arch liner missing

Part of front bumper missing(n/s bottom corner)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre silencer slightly blowing

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,037 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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HG55 XVL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG55 XVL, 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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HG55 XVL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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