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SV55 JZO

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,650 mi
Last recorded167,650 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 JZO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 167,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 161,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,887 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,683 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 96,785 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,914 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,914 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,193 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner side.

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 39,676 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,426 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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SV55 JZO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV55 JZO, 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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SV55 JZO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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