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EK06 OYB

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 OYB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 156,522 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 148,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,116 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 139,350 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 125,801 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spot on the limit - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 125,801 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spot on the limit - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 123,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,751 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,222 miles

under trays

Pass 1 Dec 2015 99,957 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,443 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,000 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,784 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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EK06 OYB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK06 OYB, 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 EK06 OYB registered?

EK06 OYB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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