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MF06 HLP

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 HLP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,758 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 127,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,118 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 120,103 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2022 104,214 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 104,214 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,511 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,511 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,155 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 95,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 88,206 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,256 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,596 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,450 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MF06 HLP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MF06 HLP, 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 MF06 HLP registered?

MF06 HLP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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