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R66 SCD

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 SCD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 107,016 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,430 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 95,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,211 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,154 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 90,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,334 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 76,330 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

EML Light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,048 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced requires servicing (3.7.B.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tin heat shields loose on exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,740 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,878 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,340 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R66 SCD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R66 SCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R66 SCD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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