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NY55 TBU

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,506 mi
Last recorded110,506 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 TBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 110,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 104,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle support cover arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle support cover arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 104,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle support cover arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle support cover arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 102,484 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 102,484 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 101,589 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to multiple leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rear axle support cover arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing one each side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rear axle support cover arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 79,684 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 79,684 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,153 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,970 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 66,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,655 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 23,655 miles

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

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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NY55 TBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NY55 TBU, 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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NY55 TBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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