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OE06 SYR

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,861 mi
Last recorded72,861 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 SYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 72,861 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 71,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 70,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,116 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,522 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,521 miles

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly both (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,425 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,299 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,296 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,717 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,403 miles

both front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn(lipped)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2010 27,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,862 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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OE06 SYR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 OE06 SYR, 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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What year was OE06 SYR registered?

OE06 SYR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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