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MP55 CHX

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 CHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,678 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining pin hanging out of caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,966 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,529 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.2.C.1c)

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 27,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

traction control light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 16,032 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 16,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 5 Jan 2009 11,454 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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MP55 CHX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MP55 CHX, 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 MP55 CHX registered?

MP55 CHX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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