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T99 SMA

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 SMA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,405 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 142,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 142,395 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn/wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 134,005 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 134,364 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,972 miles

Uneven wear to offside front tyre-Inner Edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,855 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 73,855 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,255 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,922 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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T99 SMA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T99 SMA, 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 T99 SMA registered?

T99 SMA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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The MOT history for T99 SMA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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