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HJ56 WHC

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,802 mi
Last recorded148,802 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 WHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 148,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 141,803 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 141,803 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,277 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 129,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,431 miles

Nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

headlight washers not working

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,929 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 117,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,291 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

both headlamp washers not working

Pass 8 Dec 2018 110,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 110,096 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,690 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 88,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,683 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 WHC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ56 WHC, 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 HJ56 WHC registered?

HJ56 WHC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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