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OX06 ZLE

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,660 mi
Last recorded189,660 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 ZLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 189,660 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 11 Sep 2023 176,660 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 176,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 164,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6 - 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre badly cracking - perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 164,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested No beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6 - 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre badly cracking - perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively OSF and NSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 148,734 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central rear silencer box has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 148,734 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central rear silencer box has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 138,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer has a tiny hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bushes start slightly split and cracking,but still hold strongly the lower arms on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 133,059 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NSR&OSR "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSR&OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF&OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bushes start slightly split and cracking,but still hold strongly the lower arms on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated NSF&OSF&OSR (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF worn on outer edge,OSF worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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OX06 ZLE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OX06 ZLE, 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 OX06 ZLE registered?

OX06 ZLE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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