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SW56 VTD

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,085 mi
Last recorded115,085 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VTD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,085 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at flanges

slight corrosion of brake pipes n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 29 May 2019 114,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2019 114,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp levelling device inoperative temporary repair (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 114,664 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2018 114,024 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 113,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 108,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,536 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 86,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 80,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 71,350 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 61,789 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,297 miles

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

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

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 VTD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

SW56 VTD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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