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OY06 YME

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,032 mi
Last recorded171,032 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 YME
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 171,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 168,245 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 164,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 186,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,031 miles

VEHICLE IN DIRTY CONDITION WHEN TESTED

corrosion to under body and components

cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Jun 2019 145,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

VEHICLE IN DIRTY CONDITION WHEN TESTED

corrosion to under body and components

cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,988 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 126,226 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Fail 20 Jun 2017 126,225 miles

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

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 20 Jun 2016 116,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,719 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 97,507 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,984 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,436 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 57,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,205 miles

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

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

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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OY06 YME is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY06 YME, 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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OY06 YME is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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