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SJ56 FXY

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,940 mi
Last recorded102,940 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 FXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 102,940 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 102,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split at pipe at both ends (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,831 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,831 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,480 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union at rear flexi hose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,056 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 85,056 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,636 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,464 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,009 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,020 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 30,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perrished on tread area

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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SJ56 FXY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SJ56 FXY, 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 SJ56 FXY registered?

SJ56 FXY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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