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YT06 OBB

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 OBB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 125,487 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 125,487 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 111,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,338 miles

headlight lens need cleaning pattern just visable

Pass 2 May 2019 94,006 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 94,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on sill trim (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,357 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,512 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,636 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,345 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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YT06 OBB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YT06 OBB, 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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YT06 OBB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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