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KR55 YWE

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,150 mi
Last recorded234,150 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 234,150 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 234,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 221,007 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 221,007 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 202,419 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 202,419 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges excessively worn 205/55/r16/91v (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete cracked/damaged (6.3.1c)

Geo Alignment required

Pass 5 Feb 2016 184,410 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 160,688 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamps cloudy

Pass 15 Feb 2014 140,722 miles

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

under bonnet shield on

under vechile shield on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 116,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2013 116,730 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,109 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front registration plate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,389 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front plate damaged

ns wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,379 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,397 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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KR55 YWE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR55 YWE, 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 KR55 YWE registered?

KR55 YWE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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