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RF06 XTE

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,176 mi
Last recorded172,176 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XTE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 172,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

windscreen washers slightly blocked, but working

Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 113,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2017 90,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2017 90,621 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,068 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre- worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2014 60,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,550 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 44,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,571 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 27,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,496 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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RF06 XTE is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF06 XTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF06 XTE registered?

RF06 XTE is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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