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NC55 VHH

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,463 mi
Last recorded113,463 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VHH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 113,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 113,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,781 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 105,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,779 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,159 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,278 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,278 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,094 miles

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

Offside head light water ingress

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,718 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 60,676 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,142 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,065 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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NC55 VHH is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NC55 VHH, 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 VHH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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