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DG06 OEW

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,384 mi
Last recorded162,384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 OEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 162,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 153,915 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 153,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 144,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 135,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,595 miles

engine pulley noise ?

Fail 27 Nov 2020 126,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine pulley noise ?

Pass 31 May 2019 111,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 111,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,667 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 89,667 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,578 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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DG06 OEW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG06 OEW, 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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DG06 OEW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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