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RK06 UTP

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,937 mi
Last recorded203,937 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 UTP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 203,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 203,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 201,945 miles

Central Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 193,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 193,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 193,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit lambda is too high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2x nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tracktion light on

vsc light on

Pass 24 Mar 2021 187,496 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 187,496 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 176,313 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 175,896 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 167,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 162,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 162,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 115,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,525 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,525 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2012 82,977 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres are strating to crack/perish around the tred blocks. advise replacement

Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres are strating to crack/perish around the tred blocks. advise replacement

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,342 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,342 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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RK06 UTP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK06 UTP, 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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RK06 UTP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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