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RE06 GBF

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 GBF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 92,741 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 92,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,159 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images just met acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Jan 2025 90,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam images just met acceptable limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,422 miles

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,047 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Front suspension dust covers very deteriorated

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

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

engine bay lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

engine bay upper covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Aug 2020 80,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Front suspension dust covers very deteriorated

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

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

engine bay lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

engine bay upper covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,916 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,413 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,413 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge with a deep cut exposing the cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge with a deep cut exposing the cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,724 miles

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

front tyres wearing on inner edges 225/45R17

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,784 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn close to limits 2mm 245/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 597,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose split to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 20" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 22" standardblade (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn close to limits 2mm 245/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 48,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight side wall damage

offside rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,358 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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RE06 GBF 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 70.8%.

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 RE06 GBF, 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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RE06 GBF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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