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J22 FOM

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,171 mi
Last recorded67,171 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 FOM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 67,171 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension component's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,367 miles

all underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2025 65,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

all underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,676 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 62,008 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 61,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,191 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 57,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,162 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,468 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 46,448 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 46,448 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 43,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,739 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,513 miles

small stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,743 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads worn low and discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads worn low and discs worn

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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J22 FOM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 J22 FOM, 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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J22 FOM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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