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YR06 LJU

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,086 mi
Last recorded144,086 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 LJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 144,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 138,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 138,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,106 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 118,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 115,011 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 110,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,190 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,465 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,083 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YR06 LJU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 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 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 YR06 LJU, 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 YR06 LJU registered?

YR06 LJU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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