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MT06 AVF

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,304 mi
Last recorded178,304 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 AVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 178,304 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 178,302 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 178,302 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 176,403 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 176,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 174,238 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 174,238 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 174,228 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust has a major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

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

general corrosion to the under carriage

rear suspension components deteriorated/corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2021 174,025 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak near cat also (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 168,115 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 168,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 154,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp unit broken

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated almost at the end of its travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 143,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 143,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits N/S exhaust pipe split and mid box blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel ALSO O/S/R has low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 122,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,949 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,098 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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MT06 AVF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MT06 AVF, 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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MT06 AVF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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