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EN55 CME

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 CME
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 130,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 130,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,489 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 120,053 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,251 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,251 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,652 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,550 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 50,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,934 miles

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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EN55 CME 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 63.2%.

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 EN55 CME, 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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EN55 CME is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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