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EN06 VGT

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 VGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 95,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion underside

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 82,292 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 82,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension level sensor broken

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,096 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 71,125 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 71,125 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 60,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 59,035 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 59,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 57,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,070 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,564 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,788 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,199 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre has slight perishing to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,437 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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EN06 VGT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN06 VGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN06 VGT?

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What year was EN06 VGT registered?

EN06 VGT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is EN06 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN06 VGT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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