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MC55 ADO

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 ADO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 112,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 110,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,482 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 104,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20'' bridge blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22'' bridge blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 94,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 90,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 84,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 78,931 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 74,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 70,586 miles

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

both wiper blades in poor condition,but do clean screen

Pass 22 May 2012 66,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 61,249 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlamp went out on dip beam when engine was warmed up .after turning lights off and back on they were ok.

Pass 31 May 2010 51,762 miles

nail in offfside rear tyre on inner shoulder

Pass 19 May 2009 42,622 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,556 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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MC55 ADO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MC55 ADO, 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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MC55 ADO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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