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RF06 SWY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,180 mi
Last recorded157,180 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 SWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,180 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 155,339 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 148,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,589 miles

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

engine tray and under covered fitted

under body corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,647 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,956 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,036 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,718 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 40,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,972 miles

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

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

front number plate lettering starting to peel off

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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RF06 SWY 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 RF06 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF06 SWY registered?

RF06 SWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is RF06 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 SWY 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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