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GJ06 KNU

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,339 mi
Last recorded161,339 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 KNU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 161,339 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 161,339 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 149,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 149,553 miles

Brake cable damaged Forward most parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 143,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 136,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,978 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,978 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,011 miles

Minor oil leak around sump

Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,832 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 98,338 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 98,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 78,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,500 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

pcs light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,080 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,040 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,033 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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GJ06 KNU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ06 KNU, 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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GJ06 KNU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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