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VE06 HTF

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

151,161 mi
Last recorded151,161 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 151,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 146,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 137,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 130,260 miles

Nearside rear exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 124,552 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,531 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,282 miles

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

Offside headlamp lense is cloudy

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2017 84,591 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish in the tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 84,591 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish in the tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 70,194 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 64,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 55,542 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,518 miles

O/S/R caliper sticking

Pass 18 May 2012 38,804 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge - NOT showing cords.

Pass 18 May 2011 31,452 miles

front discs and pads low

Pass 13 May 2010 24,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,148 miles

rear tyres cracking between tread inspect at regular intervals.

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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VE06 HTF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VE06 HTF, 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 VE06 HTF registered?

VE06 HTF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VE06 HTF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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