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RK06 USV

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,764 mi
Last recorded144,764 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 USV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 144,764 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,935 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 131,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattenn (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 114,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 114,862 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,939 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear silencer missing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,303 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,531 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,530 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,753 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 72,753 miles

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

225/45r17

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,017 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,553 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,754 miles

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

both front discs lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,293 miles

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

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

rear no. plate faded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,914 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,914 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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RK06 USV is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK06 USV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RK06 USV registered?

RK06 USV is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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