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RJ56 FJV

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 FJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 90,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 85,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 85,439 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,557 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,152 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,559 miles

front and back tyres wearing close to wear indecator

rear pads worn close to 1.5 mm

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,715 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,455 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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RJ56 FJV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ56 FJV, 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 RJ56 FJV registered?

RJ56 FJV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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