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RF06 WVM

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 WVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2024 87,207 miles

underseal

Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,435 miles

Central exhaust system to rear corroded at joins

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join between pipe and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join between pipe and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills. only partially visible (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorber outer casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,078 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides. (only partially visible.) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to subframe also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion on both rear shock absorber casings

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,279 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,468 miles

all tyre valves except nearside front perishing

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyre valves except nearside front perishing

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,027 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,665 miles

Central Front Both front headlights discoloured but not effecting headlight aim or pattern

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,041 miles

Coolant leak from water pump.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,793 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,073 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 24,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,351 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 WVM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WVM, 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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RF06 WVM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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