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RA56 VBV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 128,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 125,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 118,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 118,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,383 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,774 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread depth 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn near to legal limit 1.6mm

front pads wearing unevenly o/s/f

Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread depth 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn near to legal limit 1.6mm

front pads wearing unevenly o/s/f

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,911 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,413 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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RA56 VBV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA56 VBV, 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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RA56 VBV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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