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SJ06 WWU

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 WWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 147,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine bay/underside covers fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Fail 2 Apr 2018 146,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

engine bay/underside covers fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,660 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 125,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 87,501 miles

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

engine oil is low

Fail 29 Jun 2013 87,501 miles

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

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

engine oil is low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,188 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Fail 29 Jun 2012 75,188 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise off side rear light lens damage

Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,953 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise off side rear light lens damage

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,085 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,602 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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SJ06 WWU 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 57.1%.

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 SJ06 WWU, 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 SJ06 WWU registered?

SJ06 WWU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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