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YX06 OAV

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2024 121,090 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 121,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 120,884 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,947 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,045 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 115,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 111,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 101,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,343 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,490 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 89,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,329 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,329 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,625 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,042 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 24,534 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,816 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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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YX06 OAV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX06 OAV, 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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YX06 OAV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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