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SV56 LLG

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,979 mi
Last recorded111,979 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,979 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,094 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 113,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel initial press goes to floor/can be pumped for better performance/but when left will go to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 99,662 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 99,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,354 miles

engine covers restricting view of some areas.

engine under trays and under body panels fitted at time of test.

minor stone chip damage at the centre of the front windscreen.

nearside front shock absorber gaiter is deteriorated.

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner tread.

offside and nearside rear brake discs are deteriorated.

offside and nearside rear tyres are approaching the manufacturers wear bands.

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,260 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,712 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,964 miles

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

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

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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SV56 LLG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV56 LLG, 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 SV56 LLG registered?

SV56 LLG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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