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SW55 EAF

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,831 mi
Last recorded77,831 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 77,831 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 68,051 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 56,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 56,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre wearing out faster on inner side

Pass 24 May 2011 36,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,742 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 EAF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SW55 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

SW55 EAF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is SW55 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 EAF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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