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FH55 NFJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 154,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 154,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 150,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 128,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise on front wiper blades slightly loose in arms

offside headlamp lens dull

screw in offside front tyre tread pattern

Fail 9 Nov 2019 128,178 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise on front wiper blades slightly loose in arms

offside headlamp lens dull

screw in offside front tyre tread pattern

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 122,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 118,244 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads not contacting disc fully

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

both front tyres has cuts to side walls

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads not contacting disc fully

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

both front tyres has cuts to side walls

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,084 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 68,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 68,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,695 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,695 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,046 miles

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

brake fluid level

osf/nsf tyre edges wearing wall damage nsf

Fail 9 Sep 2009 35,046 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid level

osf/nsf tyre edges wearing wall damage nsf

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,180 miles

os and ns floor under trays damaged

wall damage nsf tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2008 24,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os and ns floor under trays damaged

wall damage nsf tyre

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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FH55 NFJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FH55 NFJ, 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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FH55 NFJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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