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NV06 XLF

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,899 mi
Last recorded88,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 XLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,899 miles

underbody protection applied

Fail 15 Jul 2026 88,897 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody protection applied

Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both also has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 84,621 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both also has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,367 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 63,771 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and rear to front both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,311 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,041 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,883 miles

cond of o/s/r brake disc

cracking to both rear tyre treads

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,384 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 XLF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze 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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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