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NB06 VHP

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 VHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 124,886 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 124,880 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 122,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 120,392 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,451 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,612 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 84,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,154 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,153 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,621 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,817 miles

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

off side rear tyre tread low

Pass 31 May 2011 36,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,128 miles

Parking brake travel requires attention

Pass 29 May 2009 20,953 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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NB06 VHP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 NB06 VHP, 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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NB06 VHP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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