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LA06 KGY

2006 Lexus IS300

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,760 mi
Last recorded142,760 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS30092,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 KGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 142,760 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 136,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,864 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 116,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 113,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,883 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perish

Offside Rear Inner tyre perish

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,734 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 87,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,585 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,689 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,000 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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LA06 KGY is a 2006 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 92,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA06 KGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA06 KGY is a 2006 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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