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AU06 VMV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,932 mi
Last recorded130,932 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,018 miles

under body corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,747 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 116,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,374 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 105,493 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 105,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

front brake pads approx 50% worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,323 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,899 miles

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 VMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU06 VMV, 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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AU06 VMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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