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J50 HTN

2006 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,940 mi
Last recorded119,940 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 HTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,940 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroding towards rear

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre section, both flanges very poor (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of car corroded towards rear

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,008 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of car corroded towards rear

Fail 25 Oct 2023 115,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of car corroded towards rear

Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear heatshield insecure,resting on silencer

Offside Rear tyre low in middle

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroding towards rear

Fail 12 Oct 2022 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear heatshield insecure,resting on silencer

Offside Rear tyre low in middle

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroding towards rear

Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,674 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,619 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 105,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 99,910 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s rear brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,895 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 71,192 miles

offside rear hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 27 May 2016 81,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 8 May 2015 63,707 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 63,707 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,456 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,265 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 38,595 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 20 May 2010 30,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,964 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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J50 HTN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J50 HTN, 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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J50 HTN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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