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AX51 TAM

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,705 mi
Last recorded147,705 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 TAM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 147,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 147,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 142,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 135,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 110,186 miles

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 12 Feb 2011 98,437 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,423 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,121 miles

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

rear footbrakes are imbalanced indicting a fault

Fail 23 Jan 2009 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

rear footbrakes are imbalanced indicting a fault

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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AX51 TAM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 TAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX51 TAM registered?

AX51 TAM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is AX51 TAM safe to buy?

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