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BL06 OAZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,968 mi
Last recorded175,968 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OAZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 175,968 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 175,968 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 166,776 miles

imbalance on rear brakes nearing limit

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Fail 1 Dec 2023 166,517 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

imbalance on rear brakes nearing limit

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 5 Dec 2022 151,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 149,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 140,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close or on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close or on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 124,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Jan 2018 114,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or close to leagal limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,568 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 81,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,414 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,030 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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BL06 OAZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL06 OAZ, 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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BL06 OAZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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