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GF06 AJX

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 AJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

Nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber split but exhaust secure

Fail 27 Jan 2021 127,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn low

Nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust reasonably secure

Test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2020 117,027 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2019 114,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad upper retaining pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp works intermittently on dipped beam - working at end of test

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both font (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 105,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,072 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 105,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,326 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,594 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2013 67,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,196 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,287 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,012 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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GF06 AJX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF06 AJX, 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 GF06 AJX registered?

GF06 AJX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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