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LJ06 AMZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,881 mi
Last recorded142,881 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 AMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,881 miles

General under vehicle corrosion can be seen with no weakness also its covered with under seal

N/S/F minor chip crack at the top

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 141,078 miles

noisy steering column

parking brake lever has lots of travel

Fail 27 Feb 2025 141,077 miles

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

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

noisy steering column

parking brake lever has lots of travel

Fail 12 Feb 2025 141,065 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

noisy steering column

Pass 16 Feb 2024 138,083 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 129,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,687 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,670 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,456 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,164 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear inner tyre well has had unsatisfactory repair carried on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,685 miles

Rear windscreen is missing.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 43,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear windscreen is missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,284 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cordes

Pass 30 May 2012 40,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,058 miles

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

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

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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LJ06 AMZ 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 LJ06 AMZ, 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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What year was LJ06 AMZ registered?

LJ06 AMZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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