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N5 KGH

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,360 mi
Last recorded168,360 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 KGH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 168,360 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 168,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 154,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,196 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 131,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,331 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 123,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 123,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,910 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from swept areas, nearside front lower, offside front lower and central upper, (stickers and air freshener)

Under bonnet/engine covers fitted, obscuring components

Underbody covers fitted, obscuring components

Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from swept areas, nearside front lower, offside front lower and central upper, (stickers and air freshener)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet/engine covers fitted, obscuring components

Underbody covers fitted, obscuring components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 108,453 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge + stepped

Both front wipers split + smear

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both outer rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to suspension components and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Sidewall damage no cords visible at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge + stepped

Both front wipers split + smear

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both outer rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to suspension components and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Sidewall damage no cords visible at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,376 miles

Front engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower under trays/floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 103,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe over diff and around/over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe over diff and around/over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower under trays/floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion to various components of exhaust system

Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,183 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 13 Dec 2010 58,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,699 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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N5 KGH is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N5 KGH, 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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N5 KGH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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