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S31 EBA

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 EBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 112,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 108,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 103,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 95,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,781 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,783 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge advise replace

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,083 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder. No cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,005 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,046 miles

Front discs are lipped

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

O/S/R/TYRE INSIDE PUNCTURE (245X45X17) TOYO

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,927 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 5mm but worn on edge

offside front wiper slightly faulty

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,723 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,741 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,039 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)

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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S31 EBA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S31 EBA, 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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S31 EBA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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