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RX55 XUM

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 XUM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,495 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,827 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,179 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 53,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,326 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,950 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 18,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 9,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,653 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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RX55 XUM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX55 XUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX55 XUM registered?

RX55 XUM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is RX55 XUM safe to buy?

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