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AY56 WTC

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,568 mi
Last recorded165,568 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WTC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 165,568 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer tyre bead protection bars.

Nearside Rear Reflector broken on edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum requirement tread depth of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 165,568 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres have damage to outer tyre bead protection bars.

Nearside Rear Reflector broken on edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum requirement tread depth of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 155,355 miles

Slight seepage of grease from off-side rear drive shaft gaiter.

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 155,344 miles

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

Slight seepage of grease from off-side rear drive shaft gaiter.

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 143,077 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's, obscuring view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's, obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,228 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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AY56 WTC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY56 WTC, 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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AY56 WTC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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