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GR06 JOU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,500 mi
Last recorded137,500 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 JOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 137,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads near limit

Nearside Rear Tyre tread near limit

Offside Rear Brake pads near limit

Offside Rear Tyre tread near limit

Fail 3 Jun 2019 110,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine management light

traction control light

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,085 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 84,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,436 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has a minor cut no cords visible.

Offside Rear outer cv boot split.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has a minor cut no cords visible.

Offside Rear outer cv boot split.

oil warning light on.

Pass 18 May 2015 64,399 miles

O/S/F wiper slightly smearing but clearing the screen

O/S/R driveshaft outer boot split

Fail 18 May 2015 64,399 miles

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

O/S/F wiper slightly smearing but clearing the screen

O/S/R driveshaft outer boot split

Pass 19 May 2014 53,642 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 37,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,850 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2010 20,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,427 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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GR06 JOU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR06 JOU, 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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GR06 JOU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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