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DU06 LMK

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,027 mi
Last recorded178,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 LMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 178,027 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 177,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi as market (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear seats

Pass 17 Mar 2025 169,871 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 169,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 164,473 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 164,473 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 156,972 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 156,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 153,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,284 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 147,429 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 139,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,097 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 88,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,636 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 71,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,953 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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DU06 LMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU06 LMK, 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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DU06 LMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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