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NM56 HVE

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,279 mi
Last recorded165,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 HVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 165,279 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 165,279 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 157,221 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 156,913 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 151,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 145,557 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 145,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 139,539 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 139,536 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 125,226 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2019 124,899 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 77,116 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,821 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Rear tyres both worn low close to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,769 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 36,740 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,377 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,796 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 25,796 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,517 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 21,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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NM56 HVE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NM56 HVE, 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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NM56 HVE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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