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657 EGC

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration657 EGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 127,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 125,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 122,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,672 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,712 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread uneven wear

Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 9 May 2018 84,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 May 2018 84,242 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Disc corroded

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

Fail 3 May 2016 68,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Disc corroded

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 51,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,433 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,586 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,390 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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657 EGC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 657 EGC, 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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657 EGC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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