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MD06 VOT

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,739 mi
Last recorded174,739 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 VOT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 174,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in it

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 171,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 167,745 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 143,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Water leak from engine

Fail 1 Sep 2021 143,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Water leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,768 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,502 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 113,502 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,648 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside and outside sidewalls. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,468 miles

Engine compartment covers fitted

Under body shields fitted.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine compartment covers fitted

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,682 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 30,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,945 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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MD06 VOT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MD06 VOT, 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 MD06 VOT registered?

MD06 VOT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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