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NU06 MSY

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,455 mi
Last recorded127,455 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 MSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,455 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,255 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,423 miles

o/s aim image very weak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s aim image very weak

Pass 29 May 2015 91,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,211 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust fouling body and cross member

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,196 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills have plastic covers

damage n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 1 Sep 2012 74,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,940 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,646 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)

front tracking out

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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NU06 MSY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc 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 NU06 MSY, 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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NU06 MSY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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