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F23 MTH

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests40 (31 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate77.5%

Mileage

88,647 mi
Last recorded88,647 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 MTH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

31 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 86,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 83,090 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,455 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 82,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,122 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,826 miles

All roadwheels apart from off-side rear have undersized tyres on the roadwheels

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 63,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

All roadwheels apart from off-side rear have undersized tyres on the roadwheels

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 61,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished / cracking on inner wall

Fail 8 Jan 2019 54,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished / cracking on inner wall

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,283 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery securing clamp loose.

head light lenses turning opaque

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 45,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 43,423 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 43,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 42,441 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 42,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Pass 5 May 2016 34,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,281 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2015 38,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rust lip on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,940 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 25,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,790 miles

both rear tyres have deep splits between the treads

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,822 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,752 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,745 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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F23 MTH is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.

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 F23 MTH, 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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F23 MTH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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