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OY06 DZE

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,504 mi
Last recorded110,504 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 110,504 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 110,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 110,350 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,382 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 97,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,775 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,728 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,099 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,323 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,155 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,678 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,870 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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OY06 DZE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OY06 DZE, 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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OY06 DZE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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