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MM55 WXL

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,134 mi
Last recorded192,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 192,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 192,134 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 182,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 175,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

subframe and axel corroded

undersheilds

Pass 17 Dec 2022 174,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 172,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on rear floor pan and chassis. Also all suspension components front and rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection of front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 170,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 168,308 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valve stems starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 161,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components front and rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 151,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 151,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,509 miles

Slight corrosion starting to form around rear floor area

Fail 26 Aug 2016 135,509 miles

Slight corrosion starting to form around rear floor area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blade rubbers badly torn (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance across rear axle on foot and parking brake operation (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tread

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2011 57,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,306 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 WXL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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