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LF55 FMV

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 130,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 130,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,510 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,281 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,611 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,576 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,098 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,672 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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LF55 FMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF55 FMV, 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 LF55 FMV registered?

LF55 FMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is LF55 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 FMV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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