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KC06 EWY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,531 mi
Last recorded116,531 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 EWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,137 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 107,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,364 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,439 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 97,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,557 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 84,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 81,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,618 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 64,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,606 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KC06 EWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 KC06 EWY, 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 KC06 EWY registered?

KC06 EWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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