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EU55 ZFZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,024 mi
Last recorded140,024 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 140,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,301 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 123,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 102,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 92,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,737 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,591 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 77,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,641 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,096 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,663 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,371 miles

Both front tyres and N/S/R tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 48,371 miles

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

All tyres perished and cracked.

Front wipers split, still clearing screen at the moment.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,497 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,876 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 20,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,075 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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EU55 ZFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EU55 ZFZ, 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 EU55 ZFZ registered?

EU55 ZFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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The MOT history for EU55 ZFZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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