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ME06 AHJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,783 mi
Last recorded116,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME06 AHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 116,783 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 116,783 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 111,675 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 106,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 97,378 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 97,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 85,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,017 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,069 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,853 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,370 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

N/S/F Tyre on 3.5mm

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,001 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 11,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,222 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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ME06 AHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ME06 AHJ, 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 ME06 AHJ registered?

ME06 AHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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