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FG06 ZBU

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,620 mi
Last recorded150,620 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 ZBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 150,620 miles

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

Full underbody covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe in arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has 3 slight cuts/flaps in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe in arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 150,618 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Slight leaks at os front pipes and os rear silencer missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lamps flickering on/off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Full underbody covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe in arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has 3 slight cuts/flaps in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe in arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Dec 2019 142,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2018 123,340 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,325 miles

The O/S/F tyre wall has slight damage (No cords exposed)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

The O/S/F tyre wall has slight damage (No cords exposed)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,153 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,816 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,816 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,183 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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FG06 ZBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG06 ZBU, 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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FG06 ZBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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