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OV55 KJU

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KJU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 124,484 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,532 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,873 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,451 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jun 2013 47,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,411 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,219 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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OV55 KJU is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV55 KJU, 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 OV55 KJU registered?

OV55 KJU is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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