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SP55 KCE

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,804 mi
Last recorded36,804 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 KCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 36,804 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,453 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 30,424 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 27,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 27,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 24,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,382 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 21,529 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 19,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 17,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,937 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 11,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 10,071 miles

All four tyres are heavily cracked around tread area, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. **DANGEROUS**

Pass 20 Jan 2012 8,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 5,488 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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SP55 KCE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP55 KCE, 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 SP55 KCE registered?

SP55 KCE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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