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MM55 OZO

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,274 mi
Last recorded94,274 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 OZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 94,274 miles

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

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

brakes slightly spongy

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 92,218 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 92,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner brake pads starting to wear

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Feb 2023 88,602 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner brake pads starting to wear

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,984 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 20 Feb 2021 80,591 miles

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

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

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

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 15 Feb 2020 76,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,262 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 39,783 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 33,400 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 26,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,138 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 13,030 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,238 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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MM55 OZO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 MM55 OZO, 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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MM55 OZO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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