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2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 RWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 124,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 123,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 123,250 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight damage to fixing

age related corrotion under vehicle

head lamp washers nor reaching head lights

Pass 17 Apr 2023 120,857 miles

headlamp washers not reaching headlamps

n/s headlamp mount broken but still secured

Fail 17 Apr 2023 120,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

headlamp washers not reaching headlamps

n/s headlamp mount broken but still secured

Fail 27 Mar 2023 120,847 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

undertray loose and hanging down

Fail 3 Feb 2023 120,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Low engine oil

Nearside Rear Brake disc incorect size for vehicle

Offside Rear Brake disc incorrect size for vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 113,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,098 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,098 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 97,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 93,095 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 93,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 90,301 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

enger cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 86,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 81,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 72,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 63,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,081 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 1 May 2009 28,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 28,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel/brake pipes cover/heat sheild damaged

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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W6 RWD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W6 RWD, 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 W6 RWD registered?

W6 RWD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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