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A17 DDF

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,862 mi
Last recorded135,862 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DDF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,862 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,756 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 125,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 119,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,746 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 113,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 107,611 miles

surface rust under car

Pass 23 Jun 2018 103,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,233 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,828 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,386 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,548 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,267 miles

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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A17 DDF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 DDF, 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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What year was A17 DDF registered?

A17 DDF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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