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YX06 MXP

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

251,761 mi
Last recorded251,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 MXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 251,761 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 251,380 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 233,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 229,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 228,393 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner rubber bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low ,just passing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 228,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner rubber bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low ,just passing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 222,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion hole in the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connector unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake pedal travel long

Fail 10 Feb 2022 222,848 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion hole in the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connector unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake pedal travel long

Pass 2 Mar 2021 220,167 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroding

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner rubber bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake pedal travel long

Pass 6 Mar 2020 219,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 219,039 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 204,656 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 204,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 191,657 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 191,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 174,007 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 153,599 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 21 Feb 2015 131,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 131,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,360 miles

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

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

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

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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YX06 MXP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YX06 MXP, 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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YX06 MXP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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