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VF55 VFS

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,701 mi
Last recorded138,701 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 138,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 127,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 104,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,684 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn hand brake low & nor locking (3.1.5)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,208 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front & rear tyrs just on the limits

near side front wall damege

off wiper trons

Fail 31 Aug 2010 53,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyrs just on the limits & front tyres wall damege

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,330 miles

rear tyrs just on the limits & front tyres wall damege

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,531 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,813 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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VF55 VFS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF55 VFS, 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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VF55 VFS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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