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AJ06 FJP

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,494 mi
Last recorded151,494 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 FJP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 151,494 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively judder on RBT (1.2.1 (e))

Rear boot not opening

Fail 13 Aug 2025 151,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact - uneven wear! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively judder on RBT (1.2.1 (e))

Rear boot not opening

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall damage too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,968 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front wiper juddering

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlamps hazy

both rear tyres wearing low from centre

Pass 4 Aug 2022 137,462 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

offside wiper blade judder

various body damage

Fail 2 Aug 2022 137,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal contact (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

offside wiper blade judder

various body damage

Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,840 miles

Both front headlamps hazy (beam image weak)

Pass 6 Jul 2020 121,342 miles

various body damage

Fail 3 Jul 2020 121,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

various body damage

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,566 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

tracking

various body damage

Fail 25 Jul 2019 115,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps hazy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

tracking

various body damage

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,094 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Offside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps hazy

Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,725 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight bind (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,044 miles

Both front tyres inner edge wearing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 94,044 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres inner edge wearing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,308 miles

driver seat insecure at base

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,490 miles

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

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

wheel tracking strongly recommended

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,040 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 63,951 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

EML on

Low fuel light on

Pass 24 May 2012 53,627 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 24 May 2012 53,627 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,315 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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AJ06 FJP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ06 FJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ06 FJP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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