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SL06 EVX

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,292 mi
Last recorded145,292 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 EVX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 145,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 142,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre mt not losing pressurre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 137,392 miles

n/s/f small cut to tyre side wall , no cords exposed

Pass 7 May 2022 134,043 miles

general corrosion on some suspension parts

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,766 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 109,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 82,036 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lower covers and under bonnet covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 82,036 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lower covers and under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 75,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 67,476 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both side rear tyre has low tread depth size is 245/45/ZR17

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front wheel has slight brake binding

Fail 8 May 2014 67,471 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both side rear tyre has low tread depth size is 245/45/ZR17

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front wheel has slight brake binding

Pass 28 May 2013 60,091 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,003 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heat sheild clamp insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 1 Jul 2009 23,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,137 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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SL06 EVX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SL06 EVX, 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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SL06 EVX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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