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CE06 KBU

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,026 mi
Last recorded121,026 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 KBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 121,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fitted worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,168 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 119,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,861 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 111,072 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,341 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,045 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,066 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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CE06 KBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CE06 KBU, 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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CE06 KBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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