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SM06 SPU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 SPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 92,366 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded and broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 76,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,860 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,662 miles

Nearside Front headlamp levelling cover missing but washer working.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,564 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,097 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,703 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,703 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp washer is faulty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,231 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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SM06 SPU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM06 SPU, 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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SM06 SPU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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