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OL55 KAR

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests39 (35 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

48,812 mi
Last recorded48,812 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL55 KAR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

35 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 48,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,154 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,378 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 43,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 86,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 42,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,286 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 80,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,095 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,343 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,960 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,477 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,448 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,744 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 29,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,915 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,194 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge of tread areas

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 23,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,064 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 26,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,029 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,426 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,791 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
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OL55 KAR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OL55 KAR, 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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OL55 KAR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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