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L4 TKM

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,957 mi
Last recorded119,957 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 TKM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,957 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 119,957 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 119,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 118,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,804 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv leaking

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

Offside Rear Disk rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2019 110,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv leaking

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

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

Offside Rear Disk rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,922 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,858 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 58,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre slightly split

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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L4 TKM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 TKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L4 TKM registered?

L4 TKM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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