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MJ56 KUP

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,720 mi
Last recorded124,720 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 KUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,720 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 124,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 112,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,556 miles

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

Upper stop lamp not working

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,417 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,540 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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 16 Jul 2012 39,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MJ56 KUP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ56 KUP, 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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MJ56 KUP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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