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RC06 LEX

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,033 mi
Last recorded136,033 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC06 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 136,033 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery terminal connectors loose

Pass 30 May 2024 133,216 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 133,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 126,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 119,591 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 119,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,627 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 113,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in screen, rear discs deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,070 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,549 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 98,549 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear pads getting low,

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on outer edge but not main tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 41,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,435 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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RC06 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RC06 LEX, 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 RC06 LEX registered?

RC06 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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