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DG06 YKO

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

204,565 mi
Last recorded204,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 YKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 204,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 204,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 180,482 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 144,159 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,943 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 139,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 132,951 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 129,031 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 123,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,506 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 78,085 miles

both front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,283 miles

slight wear and corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,693 miles

plastic guards fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,770 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,768 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres starting to wear 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 YKO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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