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EO55 AWJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,773 mi
Last recorded141,773 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 AWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 141,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 135,724 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 135,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 125,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,027 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,922 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,136 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 49,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,180 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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EO55 AWJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO55 AWJ, 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 EO55 AWJ registered?

EO55 AWJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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