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RA06 RAU

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,842 mi
Last recorded202,842 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 RAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 202,842 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 202,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 198,423 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 198,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 198,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 191,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 186,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 186,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 186,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

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

Pass 16 May 2019 175,132 miles

Both Front Head Lights Deteriorated

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

Fail 16 May 2019 175,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both Front Head Lights Deteriorated

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

Pass 9 May 2018 160,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 8 May 2018 160,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 146,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,861 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 127,725 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 127,725 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,651 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 104,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,935 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OSR Brake effort low effort does not chang at same time as nsr

Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,467 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,192 miles

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

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

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

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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RA06 RAU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RA06 RAU, 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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RA06 RAU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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