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NB06 VUP

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,900 mi
Last recorded117,900 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 VUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,900 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,559 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,564 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, tread is good. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, tread is good. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 92,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,586 miles

Brake pedal has Still Slight insufficient reserve travel

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 6 Mar 2021 90,562 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,075 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 27 Feb 2019 87,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,332 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,300 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,019 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 69,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,157 miles

both front tyres wearing very low in tread edges and have cuts in outer wall ribs

o/s/front tyre has nail in centre tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,908 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,705 miles

all four tyres have cracks between treads

n/s/front tyre BALD ON TREAD EDGES

o/s/front tyre worn low in inner tread edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,731 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,100 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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NB06 VUP 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 NB06 VUP, 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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NB06 VUP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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