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SW55 DZF

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 123,321 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,708 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,553 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,274 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 90,607 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 83,469 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust heat shield clamps corroded and broken

middle exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Fail 7 Feb 2014 62,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust heat shield clamps corroded and broken

middle exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,505 miles

car has covers fitted underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,840 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,842 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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SW55 DZF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW55 DZF, 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 SW55 DZF registered?

SW55 DZF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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