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NJ51 GAJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 GAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 137,384 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))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 130,313 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 123,620 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 116,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 109,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,831 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,617 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 57,617 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,534 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,893 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,893 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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NJ51 GAJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ51 GAJ, 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 NJ51 GAJ registered?

NJ51 GAJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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