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AV06 DHD

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,646 mi
Last recorded175,646 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 DHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 175,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 166,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 164,368 miles

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

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 164,355 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 160,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 23 Mar 2023 160,126 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 160,126 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 155,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 155,718 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,957 miles

very little reserve travel on park brake

Fail 8 Oct 2021 150,957 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

very little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 8 Oct 2020 142,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box slight blow resealed with exhaust sealant. (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 116,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 116,010 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens is tarnished. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre,worn badly on inner edge/wall,and bulged. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,708 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 96,704 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter has a minor leak of grease.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 87,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,983 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,546 miles

headlight lens becoming discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre has had an outer sidewall repair.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,973 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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AV06 DHD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AV06 DHD, 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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AV06 DHD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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