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RN55 SVV

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,542 mi
Last recorded146,542 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 SVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 146,542 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 146,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 144,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 133,204 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 133,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 117,201 miles

Front Upper Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,955 miles

under trays/sill covers/engine covers fitted. restricting view to components

Fail 26 Mar 2021 106,945 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays/sill covers/engine covers fitted. restricting view to components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. operation lazy/slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Jan 2019 89,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,419 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,337 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 50,337 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,329 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,025 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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RN55 SVV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN55 SVV, 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 RN55 SVV registered?

RN55 SVV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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