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DK06 YCX

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,743 mi
Last recorded127,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 127,743 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025
Fail 7 Jun 2025 127,631 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 124,848 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 124,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under body and suspension various stages corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to open the boot lid and inspect inner boot floor

Fail 15 Feb 2021 111,351 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to open the boot lid and inspect inner boot floor

Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,690 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 99,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,451 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,585 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,614 miles

corosion to exhaust system

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 20 Feb 2016 82,614 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corosion to exhaust system

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 78,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,369 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,701 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 60,701 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 brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,820 miles

both rear tyres cracking no cord at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2009 27,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking no cord at time of test

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 YCX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YCX, 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 DK06 YCX registered?

DK06 YCX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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