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JR02 LAV

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,195 mi
Last recorded84,195 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR02 LAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 84,195 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 82,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 81,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 79,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,861 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 74,803 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,346 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,678 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

undershields fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,316 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish/crack between treads.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 47,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,953 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 42,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,517 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,673 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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JR02 LAV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JR02 LAV, 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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JR02 LAV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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