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EY06 LME

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 LME
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,282 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill corroded

under body corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 104,837 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,501 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 86,240 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 69,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 64,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,814 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 56,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 49,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S FRONT DIRECTIONAL TYRE FACICING INCORRECT WAY

N/S REAR DIRECTIONAL TYRE FACING INCORRECT WAY

O/S FRONT DIRECTIONAL TYRE FACING INCORRECT WAY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,063 miles

rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,465 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,117 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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EY06 LME is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY06 LME, 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 EY06 LME registered?

EY06 LME is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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