MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on underside of vehicle
fuel filler neck metal pipes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on underside of vehicle
fuel filler neck metal pipes corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
corrosion on underside of vehicle
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside exhaust clamp corroded
Offside exhaust clamp corroded
corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (2 (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyre treads low - currently 2.8mm on outer edges
Engine covers fitted - obscuring some engine bay components
Undertrays fitted - obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyre treads low - currently 2.8mm on outer edges
Engine covers fitted - obscuring some engine bay components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 1.9mm - worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted - obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW56 FXX 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 63.6%.
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 SW56 FXX, 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 SW56 FXX registered?
SW56 FXX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 December 2006.
Is SW56 FXX safe to buy?
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