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RF06 EVL

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,002 mi
Last recorded137,002 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 EVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,002 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 137,002 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 123,835 miles

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Possible intermittent fault on off side headlamp

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 123,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

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

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 123,374 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,165 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,281 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,191 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 50,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,061 miles

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs lipped front pads low,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Nearside rear tyre low tread,offside rear tyre inside tyre wear.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,409 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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RF06 EVL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF06 EVL, 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 RF06 EVL registered?

RF06 EVL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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