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RE06 EEV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 EEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 123,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 120,281 miles

engine covers / under trays / sill kit fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,512 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,433 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,332 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 108,393 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 May 2017 108,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 102,829 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays ftted

Pass 21 May 2015 97,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to n/s front tyre inner side wall

Pass 15 May 2014 89,390 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 81,581 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre outter side wall

Pass 18 May 2012 74,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,744 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2010 53,321 miles

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

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

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

cut in n/s front tyre outter side wall

very small bulge in o/s front tyre outter side wall

Pass 20 May 2009 42,179 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 42,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE06 EEV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE06 EEV, 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 RE06 EEV registered?

RE06 EEV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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The MOT history for RE06 EEV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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