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RJ06 XOW

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,373 mi
Last recorded153,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 XOW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 153,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 151,644 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 147,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cats to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 142,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 124,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 114,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 104,861 miles

Centre exhaust section has a slight blow from cracked flange

Fail 4 May 2018 104,617 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust section has a slight blow from cracked flange

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 96,744 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 96,744 miles

Battery insecure top clamp missing (1.9.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 88,617 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper blade split at end off blade

Pass 6 May 2015 85,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 67,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,894 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,339 miles

rear brake pads low

small cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,736 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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RJ06 XOW is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ06 XOW, 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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What year was RJ06 XOW registered?

RJ06 XOW is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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