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AX06 ASV

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,051 mi
Last recorded156,051 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 ASV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 156,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 156,049 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 151,177 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,716 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 143,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 137,702 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust silencer pin hole in area of welded plate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 137,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam very dim - xenon (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dip beam failed during light check - xenon headlamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust silencer pin hole in area of welded plate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 128,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear brake pad pin possible not located correctly

Pass 24 Jun 2020 117,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel long adjustment needed

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,906 miles

front brake discs worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 109,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,104 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With vehicle age

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,182 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Edges

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,626 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,247 miles

some test items encapsulated

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,248 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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AX06 ASV is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX06 ASV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX06 ASV is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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