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SO06 KBN

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,740 mi
Last recorded170,740 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 KBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 170,740 miles

Exhaust leak front section

Pass 12 Dec 2024 157,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 149,275 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 149,275 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 137,150 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,992 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 126,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,083 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,746 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 25 Jul 2012 47,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,745 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight crack in front reg plate

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,141 miles

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2009 25,029 miles

keep eye on o/s/r tyre

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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SO06 KBN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO06 KBN, 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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What year was SO06 KBN registered?

SO06 KBN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SO06 KBN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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