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HG56 TAN

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

160,953 mi
Last recorded160,953 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 TAN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 160,953 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 157,619 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 151,271 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 145,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Oct 2020 139,306 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,701 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2017 120,982 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2016 115,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,732 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,395 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 28,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 28,113 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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HG56 TAN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HG56 TAN, 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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HG56 TAN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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