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SK06 WLW

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,298 mi
Last recorded168,298 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 WLW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 168,298 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 168,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 164,476 miles

front exhaust joints corroded and heat shields insecure

general corrosion to under side front and rear suspension areas

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 164,476 miles

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

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

front exhaust joints corroded and heat shields insecure

general corrosion to under side front and rear suspension areas

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 163,783 miles

general corrosion to underside

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 158,540 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Unsecured From Centre

General Corrosion Underneath

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Wearing From Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 158,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Along Chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust Heat Shield Unsecured From Centre

General Corrosion Underneath

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Wearing From Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 153,898 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

General Corrosion Underneath

Nearside Rear Handbrake Effort Low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Along Chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Heat Shield Unsecured

Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,532 miles

Chip in windscreen, but not in drivers view

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads friction material low

Pass 16 Feb 2014 69,809 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,204 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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SK06 WLW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK06 WLW, 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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SK06 WLW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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