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AV06 CHL

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,873 mi
Last recorded98,873 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 98,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,919 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 94,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 83,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 70,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,992 miles

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)

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

engine cover loose

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

windscreen has damage to n/s

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,384 miles

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

front brake disc's badly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 53,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc's badly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,501 miles

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

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

inner edge wear both front tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,795 miles

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

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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AV06 CHL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV06 CHL, 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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AV06 CHL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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