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YX06 OBW

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,425 mi
Last recorded75,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 OBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 75,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 63,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 45,362 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 45,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 36,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 33,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,352 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 28,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 28,402 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 24,900 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 20,041 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 15,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,991 miles

Both front tyres tread and side walls perish and cracked.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,131 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to crack and perish.

N/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 7,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,459 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 OBW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YX06 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

YX06 OBW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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