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MV55 HNK

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,127 mi
Last recorded116,127 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HNK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,127 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,733 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 114,474 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 113,729 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,800 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,475 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,475 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery unable to hold charge was not able to start on its own

water pump bearing making nosie

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,449 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,765 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,317 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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MV55 HNK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 MV55 HNK, 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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MV55 HNK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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