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V33 MAR

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 MAR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,415 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of corrosion on vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,204 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 56,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 50,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,755 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 15,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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V33 MAR is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V33 MAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V33 MAR is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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