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DG06 SWY

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 SWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Glasses holder ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,300 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 87,006 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,116 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,841 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,390 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 SWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green 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 DG06 SWY, 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 DG06 SWY registered?

DG06 SWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is DG06 SWY safe to buy?

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