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DU56 HZN

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,489 mi
Last recorded128,489 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 HZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,489 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2025 128,453 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front windscreen stonechip.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 120,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage due to being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage due to being driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 109,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,584 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,717 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,786 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,251 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 11,861 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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DU56 HZN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU56 HZN, 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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DU56 HZN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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