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LH55 AHL

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,376 mi
Last recorded73,376 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH55 AHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,376 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,095 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 69,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,635 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 63,635 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,747 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,723 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split .

Offside Front shocker dust cover split .

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,482 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shockobsorber dust covers split .

Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,829 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,123 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 28,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,668 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,642 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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LH55 AHL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LH55 AHL, 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 LH55 AHL registered?

LH55 AHL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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