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R66 TSH

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,253 mi
Last recorded220,253 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 TSH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 220,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Middle of the Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Fail 8 Aug 2025 220,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Middle of the Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Pass 19 Jul 2024 212,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 200,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 185,141 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 168,892 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 168,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 163,760 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2020 163,740 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 151,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,846 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,252 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 81,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,225 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 41,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,932 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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R66 TSH is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R66 TSH, 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 R66 TSH registered?

R66 TSH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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