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SA06 XBW

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,717 mi
Last recorded127,717 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 XBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 127,717 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 127,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o.s.f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 119,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o.s.f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 112,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,163 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 107,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,423 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2018 87,394 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,447 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic covers on both outer sills

Fail 16 Oct 2017 81,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,646 miles

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

plastic covers

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,976 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,681 miles

N/S/F tyre outer side wall damaged

O/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre inner side wall split

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,047 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,201 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 47,201 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,091 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,400 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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SA06 XBW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SA06 XBW, 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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SA06 XBW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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