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RF06 VTX

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,080 mi
Last recorded167,080 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 VTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,080 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 167,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 151,340 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 140,112 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 135,134 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 135,134 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,053 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 124,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,295 miles

slight oil leak under.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,295 miles

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

slight oil leak under.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,495 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 100,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,861 miles

intermitant fault o/s headlamp

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,858 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 75,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,760 miles

directonal and acemtric tyres on same axle

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,618 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,431 miles

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre worn low

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 VTX 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 75%.

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 RF06 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

RF06 VTX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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