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RF06 REF

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,221 mi
Last recorded123,221 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,221 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,020 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

noise from front wheel bearing (but no roughness)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 116,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,606 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,020 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2010 62,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,456 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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RF06 REF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 REF, 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 REF registered?

RF06 REF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is RF06 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 REF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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