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FD06 JTY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 JTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 136,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 136,540 miles

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

Both headlight lenses misted

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 127,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,711 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,210 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 125,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 117,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 2454517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 2454517 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers & shields fitted

front tyres worn inner edges 2254517

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,921 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,420 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,035 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,216 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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FD06 JTY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FD06 JTY, 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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FD06 JTY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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