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P6 WEJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,236 mi
Last recorded136,236 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 WEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 136,236 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 131,102 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 131,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And noisy when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Oozing grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And noisy when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Oozing grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,223 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 100,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Top/Bottom guards

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,545 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Top/Bottom guards

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,930 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the engine covers fitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,560 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle cover, trays, side sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,532 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,761 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 65,761 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,205 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 17 Jan 2012 51,148 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs are undercut,fronf brake pads are 80% worn.

rear brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,119 miles

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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P6 WEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P6 WEJ, 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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P6 WEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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