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EF56 OUJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,016 mi
Last recorded116,016 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 OUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2024 116,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure at suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken and suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification split pin missing from ball joint nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component has an unsafe modification split pin missing from ball joint nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases throughout system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear repair to wheel rim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 99,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,981 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,851 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,286 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 43,670 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 152,557 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 34,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,836 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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EF56 OUJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF56 OUJ, 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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EF56 OUJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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