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MD55 WPW

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,073 mi
Last recorded112,073 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 WPW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 107,871 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange leaking and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 105,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange leaking and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 104,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,402 miles

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2020 99,382 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated gearbox main earth wire (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,336 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,336 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,958 miles

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

engine covers and body under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,789 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Apr 2017 90,767 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,962 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,103 miles

nsf tyre low and has split in outer sidewall.no cords visible

osf tyre low and has split in sidewall.no cords visible

osr tyre low and cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 59,296 miles

rear brake discs signs of pitting

front brake discs signs of wear

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,399 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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MD55 WPW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD55 WPW, 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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MD55 WPW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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