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L77 CAW

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,032 mi
Last recorded165,032 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 CAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 165,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 165,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 161,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 154,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 145,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 130,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 130,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT CONVERTER (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 127,132 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear sills have corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 123,126 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,962 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,807 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour offside & nearside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,188 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,668 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 87,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 77,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 77,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,192 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cracks inbetween treads

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,828 miles

both rear brakes have BORDER LINE BINDING

n/s/front tyre 2mm on inner and outer tread and has cut on outer wall rib

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on inner tread edge

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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L77 CAW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L77 CAW, 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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L77 CAW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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