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E7 LES

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,599 mi
Last recorded115,599 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 LES
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,734 miles

The bottom of the auto gearbox is a bit oily

Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,591 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,270 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,270 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,957 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wiper smears screen slightly.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,466 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,636 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
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E7 LES is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E7 LES, 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 E7 LES registered?

E7 LES is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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