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WJ56 XJC

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,536 mi
Last recorded102,536 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,536 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 102,536 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,879 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jan 2017 73,248 miles

CLUTCH NOISEY

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,945 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 61,164 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE - WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE + CUT IN THE TREAD - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 61,164 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE - WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE + CUT IN THE TREAD - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,365 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,365 miles

Offside 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)

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Pass 10 May 2013 48,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 41,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,742 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,742 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,297 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,583 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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WJ56 XJC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ56 XJC, 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 WJ56 XJC registered?

WJ56 XJC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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