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RF06 VTL

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,235 mi
Last recorded147,235 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 VTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 147,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 137,811 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 128,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,730 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s INNER EDGES ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,114 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,787 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut in tread near valve

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 60,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,187 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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RF06 VTL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTL, 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 RF06 VTL registered?

RF06 VTL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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