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DRT 1H

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,221 mi
Last recorded52,221 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRT 1H
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,221 miles

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 9 Apr 2025 50,870 miles

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Fail 9 Apr 2025 50,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 26 Apr 2024 48,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 45,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,178 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,368 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,928 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 33,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,645 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,233 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,004 miles

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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DRT 1H is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRT 1H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRT 1H registered?

DRT 1H is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DRT 1H safe to buy?

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