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RN06 BXS

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,177 mi
Last recorded170,177 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN06 BXS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 170,177 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2026 170,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 162,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe in the V (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 162,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe in the V (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 154,105 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 154,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 147,655 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 147,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 141,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 141,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 131,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 131,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 119,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

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

Fail 21 May 2019 119,543 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

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

Park brake travel close to limit

Pass 22 May 2018 111,956 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2017 105,631 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

park brake cable needs adjusting

Pass 28 Nov 2015 90,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slightly excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,000 miles

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)

exhaust rusty/heat shields

Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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)

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

exhaust rusty/heat shields

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 65,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 58,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,602 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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RN06 BXS is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RN06 BXS, 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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RN06 BXS is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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