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P1 LAV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,245 mi
Last recorded152,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 LAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 152,245 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 152,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 150,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 148,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 144,906 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 141,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 137,248 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 137,248 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 135,300 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 135,299 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 131,248 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel kerbed

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

under body steering brake and suspension has slight surface rust

Pass 24 Feb 2018 129,593 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear to inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, seat belt not fully examined.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear to inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,569 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 106,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,617 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Traction control light on

Wiper blades just acceptable

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 61,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,952 miles

Damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

cut in sidewall on o/s/f tyre

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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P1 LAV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P1 LAV, 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 P1 LAV registered?

P1 LAV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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