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Y12 RDE

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,555 mi
Last recorded145,555 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 RDE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 145,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 145,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 3 Nov 2022 125,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,079 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,440 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 112,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,649 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,775 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,794 miles

Nearside Front headlight beam image poor

Offside Front headlight beam image poor

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,905 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 40,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 33,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 25,407 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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Y12 RDE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y12 RDE, 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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Y12 RDE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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