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LA06 SRV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,747 mi
Last recorded136,747 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 SRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 136,747 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 136,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,046 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 132,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 124,873 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,846 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,114 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 88,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,679 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 37,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,795 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,911 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,621 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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LA06 SRV 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 81%.

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 LA06 SRV, 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 LA06 SRV registered?

LA06 SRV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is LA06 SRV safe to buy?

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