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ET06 FAJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 FAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 115,705 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2026 115,705 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,867 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 107,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,324 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 105,323 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,404 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 100,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,510 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,305 miles

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,322 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,008 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,400 miles

rear brake pads very low

rear number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f wheel has slight inner rim damage

front brake disc's worn

Fail 2 Oct 2013 46,400 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f wheel has slight inner rim damage

rear brake pads very low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,048 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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ET06 FAJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ET06 FAJ, 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 ET06 FAJ registered?

ET06 FAJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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