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SM56 GME

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,999 mi
Last recorded152,999 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GME
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 152,999 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 149,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 142,571 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 130,521 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 130,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 129,905 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,852 miles

battery clamp missing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 102,852 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)

battery clamp missing

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Mar 2012 29,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,965 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,095 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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SM56 GME is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM56 GME, 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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SM56 GME is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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