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DG06 VKR

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 99,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,255 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 73,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,467 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,768 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,498 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s h/light aim set to max limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,309 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,447 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,078 miles

Front tyre worn on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,078 miles

Front tyre worn on inner edges.

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 VKR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG06 VKR?

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What year was DG06 VKR registered?

DG06 VKR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is DG06 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 VKR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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