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LX06 LUY

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,810 mi
Last recorded78,810 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 LUY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 78,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,145 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 75,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 65,880 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,672 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut - no cords showing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,475 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,652 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,486 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on inner tread band

engine and underbody covers fitted

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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LX06 LUY is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX06 LUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX06 LUY registered?

LX06 LUY is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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