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EO06 LXE

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,047 mi
Last recorded169,047 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 LXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 169,047 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2025 169,046 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 165,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 165,191 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 159,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 155,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 149,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 145,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 141,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 140,673 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2018 140,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 135,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 97,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,589 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,090 miles

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

Offside Front 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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EO06 LXE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO06 LXE, 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 EO06 LXE registered?

EO06 LXE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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