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YX06 OAO

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,931 mi
Last recorded120,931 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 120,931 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 120,925 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker /strut (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,406 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

Fail 11 Jan 2024 94,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,389 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2023 82,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 71,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,101 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,992 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,827 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,827 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,753 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 41,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,267 miles

both front tyres BALD IN PARTS OF INNER TREAD EDGES AND ARE BORDER LINE

o/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall rib

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,992 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to '0'MM on inner edge

o/s/f brake borderline binding

o/s/f tyre worn to'0'MM on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,313 miles

o/s/front tyre outer wall cut

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YX06 OAO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAO, 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 YX06 OAO registered?

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

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