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YX06 OAW

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,309 mi
Last recorded215,309 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 215,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 194,032 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 194,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 171,251 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 171,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 147,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 147,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 131,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 128,201 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 128,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 123,437 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 118,968 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,660 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,282 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 5 Mar 2014 91,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,843 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre close to cords - inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fog light on towbar not working

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,845 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS FRONT IN DICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,349 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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YX06 OAW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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