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FD55 MHE

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,998 mi
Last recorded119,998 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 MHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 119,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 115,518 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,808 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,959 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,647 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,548 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,340 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FD55 MHE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 FD55 MHE, 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 FD55 MHE registered?

FD55 MHE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is FD55 MHE safe to buy?

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