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SW55 KCZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,333 mi
Last recorded102,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 KCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened fornt and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body surface corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 102,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened fornt and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body surface corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 99,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 93,999 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2023 88,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 88,740 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,417 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 84,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,225 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 81,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,481 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,647 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,656 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,480 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 KCZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

SW55 KCZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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