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MV56 HFU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,210 mi
Last recorded149,210 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 149,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sills corroded. O/S+N/S

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2025 149,207 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sills corroded. O/S+N/S

Pass 11 Sep 2024 148,040 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sills corroded. O/S+N/S

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2023 146,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 145,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear park brake requirements just met adjustment or repair required

Pass 8 Sep 2021 144,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 143,344 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 139,927 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,360 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 131,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 127,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 123,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 119,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,676 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,760 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 103,291 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing more on outer edge

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,566 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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MV56 HFU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MV56 HFU, 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 MV56 HFU registered?

MV56 HFU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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