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VX06 FMZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,400 mi
Last recorded123,400 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 FMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 123,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 120,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 112,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,835 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,101 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,293 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,401 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 59,401 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,620 miles

Slight fluctuation noted on rear brake performance.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,276 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,556 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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VX06 FMZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 VX06 FMZ, 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 VX06 FMZ registered?

VX06 FMZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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