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M666 SWA

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,826 mi
Last recorded83,826 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 SWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,826 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 83,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,783 miles

Nearside Front inner wing guard missing

underbody corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 81,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing guard missing

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

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,703 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 79,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 77,559 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,263 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,263 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

both front outer wheel rims damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,913 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,913 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,094 miles

monitor uneven tyre wear at rear

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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M666 SWA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M666 SWA, 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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M666 SWA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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