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GR06 PMV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,734 mi
Last recorded138,734 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 PMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 138,734 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 138,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 126,037 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 126,023 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 125,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 118,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 118,685 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 100,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

smell of fuel at rear but no signs of any leaks

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wall has kerb damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres split in tread

rear floor corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wall has kerb damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres split in tread

rear floor corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil on min

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,301 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,493 miles

monitor front tyre wear at edges of tread.

slight smear at wipers

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,818 miles

front pads appear worn/large lip at discs

incorrect sized tyres fitted at rear/non spec

smear at front wipers

Fail 26 Aug 2010 38,818 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads appear worn/large lip at discs

incorrect sized tyres fitted at rear/non spec

offside front tyre wear low

smear at front wipers

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,399 miles

front pads wearing thin

large lip on front discs

wipers smearing

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 PMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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