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EJ06 NEF

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,810 mi
Last recorded123,810 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 NEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,810 miles

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN FULLY UNDER SEALED

Fail 19 Feb 2026 123,810 miles

UNDER THE CHASSIS CAR HAS BEEN FULLY UNDER SEALED

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,545 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 114,543 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 102,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,803 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 87,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 83,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 81,506 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 81,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 77,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 72,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 68,088 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 68,088 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 62,784 miles

Rear Tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 24 May 2016 62,784 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy sidewall damage - not to cords

Rear Tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 26 May 2015 56,765 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Offside front tyre sidewall damage

Offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Slight bind rear calipers

Pass 14 May 2014 50,660 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 50,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 45,804 miles

High imbalance on rear brakes

front wipers starting to smear

offside rear brake bonding slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 39,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 33,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of wear and cracking around walls and tread. 255/40/18

Pass 26 May 2009 19,905 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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EJ06 NEF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 EJ06 NEF, 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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EJ06 NEF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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