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RE06 EDR

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,450 mi
Last recorded156,450 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 EDR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 156,450 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 152,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 150,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 148,693 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 148,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 147,723 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake has long travel

Pass 13 Jun 2019 143,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 137,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 131,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,341 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,591 miles

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

front number plate req att soon

Pass 9 May 2012 73,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 33,884 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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RE06 EDR is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE06 EDR, 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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RE06 EDR is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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