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VX56 ROU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,811 mi
Last recorded156,811 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 ROU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 156,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 147,506 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,695 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,984 miles

advise front discs lipped and worn

advise osf tyre sidewall has scuff mark all round shoulder looks like run flat damage

advise poor conection on osf side lamp

front number plate slightly damadged

front wipers slightly smearing

nsf bumper slightly insercure and wheel arch liner adrift

Pass 27 May 2011 45,429 miles

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

Front brake discs worn heavily

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 24,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,963 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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VX56 ROU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX56 ROU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 ROU registered?

VX56 ROU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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