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RF06 VTN

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,061 mi
Last recorded185,061 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 VTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 185,061 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 185,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 162,767 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

engine light on

rear discs lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2017 162,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

rear discs lipped

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 154,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,370 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 145,365 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2014 138,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 133,704 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2012 127,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2012 127,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,516 miles

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

offside and nearside front brak e discs slightly worn

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,825 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)

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 VTN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

RF06 VTN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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