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JH53 TAM

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,878 mi
Last recorded50,878 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 TAM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 50,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 48,204 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front, offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 45,699 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 45,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 43,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 40,897 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 40,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 30,147 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,724 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 151,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,620 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,658 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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JH53 TAM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JH53 TAM, 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 JH53 TAM registered?

JH53 TAM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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