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MH06 YCM

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,239 mi
Last recorded122,239 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 YCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,625 miles

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

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

Rear axle has corrosion including suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,566 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,736 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on side wall. Also wearing on inner edge, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on side wall, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edges. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 82,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on side wall. Also wearing on inner edge, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on side wall, 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edges. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section and front section are leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 71,270 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,129 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 36,689 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brakes on metal (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pads on metal discs badly damaged (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring engine bay components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,449 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,350 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

wipers smearing slightly

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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MH06 YCM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 MH06 YCM, 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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MH06 YCM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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