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GK06 UEX

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,064 mi
Last recorded168,064 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 UEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 163,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 153,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery partially secured

Fail 30 Apr 2019 153,580 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery partially secured

some footbrake travel

Pass 25 Apr 2018 144,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 138,968 miles

Front both nearside and offside front wing mirrors are slightly deteriorated

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

engine management lamp on

traction control lamp on

Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,968 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front both nearside and offside front wing mirrors are slightly deteriorated

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine management lamp on

traction control lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,275 miles

Offside Front windscreen has a small crack outside of swept area, does not effect drivers view

engine management lamp on

traction control lamp on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 134,273 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front windscreen has a small crack outside of swept area, does not effect drivers view

engine management lamp on

traction control lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 124,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 112,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,423 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 87,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 61,230 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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GK06 UEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK06 UEX, 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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GK06 UEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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