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BT55 MHE

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,885 mi
Last recorded91,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,451 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,751 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,216 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 87,216 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside wiper blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,798 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 80,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,558 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 77,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,217 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 71,216 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,966 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,612 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 45,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,816 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 28,795 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 22,643 miles

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

offside rear tyre surface cracking in tread pattern

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BT55 MHE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT55 MHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT55 MHE registered?

BT55 MHE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is BT55 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 MHE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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