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MP06 LEX

2006 Lexus IS250

Gold Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,878 mi
Last recorded133,878 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP06 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 133,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 120,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,773 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tail pipe incomplete

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 102,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

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

non standard suspension fitted to vehicle

o/s/r exhaust tail pipe incomplete

Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,914 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged bead rim on alloy damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,101 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damage

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,675 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,534 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,863 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 27 Feb 2009 24,890 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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MP06 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Gold 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 MP06 LEX, 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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MP06 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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