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MH55 ZTC

2006 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,063 mi
Last recorded195,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZTC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 195,063 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 192,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 192,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 189,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 186,083 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 177,198 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 173,658 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 170,623 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 169,288 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 159,615 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 159,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 130,422 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 84,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 76,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,905 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,532 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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MH55 ZTC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MH55 ZTC, 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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MH55 ZTC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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