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DG06 SWZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,791 mi
Last recorded196,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 SWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 196,791 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 188,105 miles

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

Offside Front second hand shocker fitted

engine and sill covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2019 188,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and sill covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2017 183,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 176,565 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 169,756 miles

slight exhaust leaks repaired with exhaust paste

Fail 18 Nov 2015 169,756 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight exhaust leaks repaired with exhaust paste

Pass 12 Feb 2015 156,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 143,673 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 143,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,684 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 134,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,396 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)

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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DG06 SWZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG06 SWZ, 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 DG06 SWZ registered?

DG06 SWZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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