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DF06 PLJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,254 mi
Last recorded116,254 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 PLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 116,254 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,246 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust is broken after the box

Pass 15 Jul 2023 104,712 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 96,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,488 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 65,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front & rear ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,823 miles

Advise unable to check all rear seat belts child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,892 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 55,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,189 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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DF06 PLJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF06 PLJ, 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 DF06 PLJ registered?

DF06 PLJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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