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MH06 XEX

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,477 mi
Last recorded131,477 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 XEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,477 miles

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

Central Front Upper ENGINE BAY COVERS CONCEALING ITEMS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside MIRROR HOUSING DAMAGED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,494 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 125,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 116,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,451 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,774 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 88,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,440 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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

Rear brake discs are badly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,566 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,673 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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MH06 XEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MH06 XEX, 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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MH06 XEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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