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HG55 MVK

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,484 mi
Last recorded140,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 MVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 140,484 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage /cuts

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components +rear sub-frame rusted

body work damage to nearside front wing

both head lamps lens dull

vehicle under side has a serious rust

Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side walls has a cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear and nearside rear reflectors lamps lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension components +rear sub-frame rusted/corroded

both headlamps lens dull

Fail 21 Feb 2025 134,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall has a deep cut to wire cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side walls has a cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear and nearside rear reflectors lamps lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension components +rear sub-frame rusted/corroded

both headlamps lens dull

Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres outer side walls has a cuts

both headlamps lens dull

both rear reflectors damage

Pass 18 Feb 2023 123,598 miles

Both rear reflectors damaged

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

Nearside Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 118,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 113,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

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 26 Feb 2020 108,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 108,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,376 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 95,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 82,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing & blocking on inner edges

rear brake disc`s starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,761 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,753 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,789 miles

Shoulder wear on both front tyres.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 40,393 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,481 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,224 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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HG55 MVK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 HG55 MVK, 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 HG55 MVK registered?

HG55 MVK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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The MOT history for HG55 MVK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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