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CA06 YCY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,521 mi
Last recorded136,521 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 YCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 136,521 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Near Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 130,208 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Near Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,521 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 127,815 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 123,540 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,402 miles

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 3 Aug 2018 116,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,464 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,060 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on Edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,152 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 89,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,378 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 20 Jul 2012 72,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,275 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,415 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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CA06 YCY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CA06 YCY, 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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What year was CA06 YCY registered?

CA06 YCY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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