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Y111 REK

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,484 mi
Last recorded132,484 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 REK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 132,484 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 112,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 68,350 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 68,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,199 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 28,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,594 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 24,594 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 15,879 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 12,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 11,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 11,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 May 2011 9,321 miles

advise near side rear & off side front tyres perishing & splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,711 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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Y111 REK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y111 REK, 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 Y111 REK registered?

Y111 REK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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The MOT history for Y111 REK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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