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DE06 VBT

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,363 mi
Last recorded175,363 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 175,363 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 166,665 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 157,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 150,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 143,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,948 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 129,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 119,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 110,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 102,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,183 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,428 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,636 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,086 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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DE06 VBT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DE06 VBT, 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 DE06 VBT registered?

DE06 VBT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is DE06 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 VBT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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