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SC06 XEM

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,915 mi
Last recorded156,915 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 XEM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 156,915 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 156,913 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 151,707 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 151,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,249 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,596 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 59,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 55,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,448 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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SC06 XEM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC06 XEM, 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 SC06 XEM registered?

SC06 XEM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is SC06 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 XEM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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