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MF06 VRJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,872 mi
Last recorded156,872 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 VRJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 156,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 143,798 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,306 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint rear of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 119,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint rear of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,823 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 80,823 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,596 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,596 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,682 miles

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,847 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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MF06 VRJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF06 VRJ, 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 MF06 VRJ registered?

MF06 VRJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MF06 VRJ safe to buy?

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