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SF55 XUG

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XUG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 143,150 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 128,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 123,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,574 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Fuel tank corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2014 96,215 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear brake disc showing signs of heat

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,723 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 74,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,356 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 64,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,888 miles

advisory chips all over windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,888 miles

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

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

advisory chips all over windscreen

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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SF55 XUG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SF55 XUG, 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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SF55 XUG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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