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NV06 XGZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,666 mi
Last recorded122,666 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 XGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 122,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 121,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 117,941 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 117,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,419 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,699 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,317 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,317 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,548 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,113 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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NV06 XGZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NV06 XGZ, 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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NV06 XGZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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