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NL06 PKO

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 PKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 153,127 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

under body corroded at rear

Fail 17 Jul 2026 153,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

under body corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jul 2025 152,484 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f & front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 152,464 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f & front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 151,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 126,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2019 110,027 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 110,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,141 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 89,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn from inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn from inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,027 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable.to.inspect.outer.sills-plastic.trims.fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,809 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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NL06 PKO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL06 PKO, 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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NL06 PKO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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