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NC55 VHJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,930 mi
Last recorded157,930 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 157,930 miles

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

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

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2025 157,930 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2024 141,728 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2024 141,728 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 118,153 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 104,115 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,457 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes where plastic coating finishes (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,570 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,570 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 55,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 55,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,774 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 42,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,521 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,250 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,941 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NC55 VHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHJ, 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 NC55 VHJ registered?

NC55 VHJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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