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DF06 LFS

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

164,266 mi
Last recorded164,266 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 LFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 164,266 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 164,266 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 161,473 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 159,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 156,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Appears to have been driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 155,177 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 150,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 144,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 5 Jul 2019 138,079 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,699 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,455 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,042 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,475 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,835 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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DF06 LFS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DF06 LFS, 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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DF06 LFS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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