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AK06 AVP

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,740 mi
Last recorded169,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 AVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 169,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 156,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,920 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 141,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 138,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,694 miles

As of 25 April 2018 there's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on LEXUS IS250 AK06AVP. Contact a LEXUS dealership to arrange for repairs.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,290 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,494 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,995 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 75,833 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,448 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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AK06 AVP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK06 AVP, 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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AK06 AVP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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