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SW56 FXX

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,364 mi
Last recorded108,364 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 FXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,364 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,364 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 104,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 100,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 94,554 miles

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))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,554 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 81,980 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 81,980 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,534 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,127 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 53,963 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,339 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,261 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 38,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,459 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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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.

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