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LIB 977

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 977
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 114,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 111,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 111,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 107,185 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 107,185 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 102,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 100,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 97,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 94,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,691 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 89,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays

Pass 23 May 2017 88,165 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 88,158 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 82,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 75,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,288 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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LIB 977 is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 LIB 977, 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 LIB 977 registered?

LIB 977 is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is LIB 977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 977 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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