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MT06 EVB

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,658 mi
Last recorded176,658 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 176,658 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 176,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 168,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 168,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat and front pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 6 Mar 2018 156,848 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 156,848 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 120,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,980 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 87,811 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 87,811 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,622 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 79,622 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 67,160 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre balding on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder nearing inner cord

Fail 26 May 2011 67,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s/f tyre balding on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder nearing inner cord

Pass 22 May 2010 54,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 42,241 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 EVB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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