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RL55 NJE

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NJE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 88,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 80,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 73,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 65,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 58,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 53,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,607 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 25,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outter sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 14,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 10,963 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 7,664 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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RL55 NJE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RL55 NJE, 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 RL55 NJE registered?

RL55 NJE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is RL55 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 NJE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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