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EF06 YWT

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,570 mi
Last recorded150,570 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 YWT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 150,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,254 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 147,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 147,238 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,769 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,778 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,857 miles

Nearside Rear Bodywork damaged but unlikely to cause injury.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded but not yet considered excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded but not yet considered excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 136,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bodywork damaged but unlikely to cause injury.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded but not yet considered excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded but not yet considered excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,992 miles

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 23 May 2018 113,935 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 101,746 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 96,612 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 96,612 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,587 miles

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,969 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,281 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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EF06 YWT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze 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 EF06 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

EF06 YWT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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