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ME06 BVY

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,121 mi
Last recorded177,121 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME06 BVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 177,121 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror casing crack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust heavily Corroded MIDLE SILENCER has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 177,111 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror casing crack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust heavily Corroded MIDLE SILENCER has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 169,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside + components corroded in places

Fail 24 Sep 2019 169,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside + components corroded in places

Pass 20 Sep 2018 157,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 157,304 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 143,693 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 143,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of central silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven rate of increase lower than o/s/f (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & tyre slightly misshapen (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges bald, Strong Advise!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 134,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,678 miles

Wipers not self parking once switched off

Fail 22 Aug 2012 81,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers not self parking once switched off

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 discs lipped

nearside rear caliper sticking

offside rear caliper sticking

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,653 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,671 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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ME06 BVY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVY, 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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ME06 BVY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 August 2006.

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