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YX06 OBG

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,171 mi
Last recorded163,171 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 163,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced corroded away (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 159,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on undercarriage

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 159,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on undercarriage

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 154,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 149,245 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroding

exhaust joints heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 149,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroding

exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 141,939 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 135,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,867 miles

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

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

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2020 128,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

headlights tarnished

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 May 2019 123,351 miles

Front head lamps slightly out of focus

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 118,146 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 118,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,512 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,802 miles

slight body damage

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,859 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,466 miles

nsr tyre has cut to cords on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,366 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front and o/s/rear tyres wearing low on tread edges

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 OBG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc 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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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