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KV06 EMP

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,258 mi
Last recorded135,258 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 EMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,258 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 131,779 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2023 127,853 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,077 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 118,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,089 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,089 miles

Central Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 110,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,050 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 97,481 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,790 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,649 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,772 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 83,770 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KV06 EMP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 KV06 EMP, 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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KV06 EMP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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