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EF06 YVP

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 YVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 97,241 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,240 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 88,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,493 miles

heavy cracking on treads both rear tyres

Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heavy cracking on treads both rear tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Fail 22 Oct 2020 88,444 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,424 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 88,424 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,547 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 16 Jan 2017 84,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,218 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,217 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 41,217 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,913 miles

o/s/f wiper starting to tear but still clears screen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EF06 YVP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF06 YVP, 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 EF06 YVP registered?

EF06 YVP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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