2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Lexus IS250 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,809 MOT tests in 2024. 69.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time69.2%
Failed or needed repairs30.8%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,809 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
  4. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    55 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    73 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.2%
  2. Brakes15.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Body & chassis3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Suspension3.2%
  8. Wheels1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Lexus IS250?

In 2024, 69.2% of 2006 Lexus IS250 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,809 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Lexus IS250?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Lexus IS250 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).