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BL55 VSF

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VSF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,112 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 105,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,643 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 99,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,887 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,339 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 74,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread cords showing (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 70,125 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges 225/45/17

Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,766 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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BL55 VSF is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 VSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL55 VSF is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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