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KP55 LNX

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,260 mi
Last recorded158,260 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 LNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 158,260 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 146,357 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 146,246 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misted with water (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2016 136,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 125,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 116,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 116,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre inner side wall damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2014 113,567 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child friendly airbag light on at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edges

Fail 17 Aug 2013 101,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,881 miles

HEADLIGHTS TESTED AS PRESENTED.(POSITION 5)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,592 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED & TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,137 miles

near side and off side rear tyres worn to the wear indicator bars.

rear brake pads worn to limit.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 46,083 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side and off side rear tyres worn to the wear indicator bars.

rear brake pads worn to limit.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,028 miles

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)

near side front tyre worn to limit on inner edge of tread.

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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KP55 LNX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KP55 LNX, 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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KP55 LNX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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