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N9 LXX

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests46 (35 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.1%

Mileage

46,551 mi
Last recorded46,551 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 LXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

35 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 46,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,362 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 136,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Secondary cat union (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall starting to perish

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 40,969 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall starting to perish

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 40,817 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 129,364 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 128,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 128,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2022 40,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to the legal limit in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 122,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe catalytic converter to front pipe catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to the legal limit in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,340 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,577 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,211 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 89,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,853 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,418 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 37,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,755 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,542 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 36,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,885 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 32,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,898 miles

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

froont number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,529 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 31,046 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,856 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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N9 LXX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.1%.

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 N9 LXX, 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 N9 LXX registered?

N9 LXX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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