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WK06 GEJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,610 mi
Last recorded182,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 182,610 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 182,322 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 168,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 168,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 154,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust Repaired

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 138,735 miles

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

Front Nearside and Offside suspension assembly have the surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing , driveshaft, hubs, steering inner and outer arms

Nearside and Offside inner sill have the surface corroded from front to back

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension assembly have the surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing , driveshaft, hubs,

Fail 22 Jul 2021 138,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Nearside and Offside suspension assembly have the surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing , driveshaft, hubs, steering inner and outer arms

Nearside and Offside inner sill have the surface corroded from front to back

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension assembly have the surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing , driveshaft, hubs,

Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,564 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 133,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,127 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 111,127 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,353 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Wiper touches car body when in operation

Fail 18 Jul 2017 99,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Wiper touches car body when in operation

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,553 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,127 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,590 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,544 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,284 miles

both front tyres are worn bald on inner edges, but their centre 3/4 of tread is greater than 1.6mm depth.

Pass 28 May 2009 32,708 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Parking brake free travel needs adjusting soon.

Fail 28 May 2009 32,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Parking brake free travel needs adjusting soon.

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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WK06 GEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WK06 GEJ, 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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WK06 GEJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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