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DF55 LFO

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,699 mi
Last recorded106,699 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LFO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,699 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,106 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 102,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 95,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,114 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,687 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

near side wiper blade plit

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,576 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 51,576 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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 2 Feb 2016 40,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,586 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,832 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,957 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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DF55 LFO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF55 LFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DF55 LFO registered?

DF55 LFO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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