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DK06 YCS

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,698 mi
Last recorded171,698 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YCS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 171,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 164,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 155,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 146,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 131,669 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,151 miles

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slightly cut

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,786 miles

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 12 Mar 2015 102,041 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,548 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,192 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,360 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,621 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front discs lipped and pads look low

rear discs slightly corroded

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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DK06 YCS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK06 YCS, 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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DK06 YCS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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