CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV06 HWY

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 HWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 139,807 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REAR BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 139,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REAR BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 132,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 132,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,568 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 123,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,106 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,490 miles

head light aim just met standerds

Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,490 miles

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

head light aim just met standerds

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,294 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,823 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,060 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 19,970 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 19,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,824 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,249 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV06 HWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV06 HWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV06 HWY?

You can check the full history of NV06 HWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV06 HWY registered?

NV06 HWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is NV06 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV06 HWY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV06 HWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV06 HWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.