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NC55 VHA

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 102,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,528 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Corrosion/Wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (Top Securing Bracket Missing) Likely To Cause Unnecessary Strain on Wiring With Excessive Movement (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split at End - Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split at Ends - Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Corrosion/Wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,762 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,601 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,673 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,138 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 23 Apr 2016 29,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,260 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 17,664 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 14,294 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 9,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 4,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 31,325 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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NC55 VHA 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 NC55 VHA, 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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NC55 VHA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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