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HJ56 OBE

2006 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,872 mi
Last recorded173,872 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 OBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 173,872 miles

Covers fitted to the underside and outer sills preventing a full inspection

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 173,866 miles

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

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

Covers fitted to the underside and outer sills preventing a full inspection

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 166,720 miles

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

various covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2024 166,714 miles

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

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

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

various covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2023 154,626 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,718 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 122,715 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 114,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,428 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,712 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,327 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 45,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,076 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 31 Aug 2010 28,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,581 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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HJ56 OBE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ56 OBE, 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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HJ56 OBE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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