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SL06 EVU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,554 mi
Last recorded135,554 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 EVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 135,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill has hole not close to a prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,435 miles

3/4 back box hangers corroded/missing- system still secure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dirt/debris covering suspension not allowing inspection

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 125,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

3/4 back box hangers corroded/missing- system still secure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dirt/debris covering suspension not allowing inspection

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,402 miles

oil sump porus

2/4 backbox hangers corroded / missing - system still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil sump leak

Fail 9 Mar 2022 115,402 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2/4 backbox hangers corroded / missing - system still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil sump leak

oil sump porus

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil sump porus

slight leak oil sump

Fail 23 Feb 2021 106,323 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil sump porus

slight leak oil sump

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,671 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,972 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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SL06 EVU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SL06 EVU, 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 SL06 EVU registered?

SL06 EVU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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