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AU06 VMP

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,626 mi
Last recorded148,626 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 148,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 105,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 80,763 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 80,763 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2015 43,407 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,337 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,165 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,283 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 34,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,608 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,608 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 19,103 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 19,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AU06 VMP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU06 VMP, 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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What year was AU06 VMP registered?

AU06 VMP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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