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SHA 881R

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,070 mi
Last recorded150,070 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHA 881R
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 150,070 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 144,561 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 144,559 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 140,926 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 132,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 132,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 125,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 125,799 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,416 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 118,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm below legal limit Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear deep cracks in tread area

Pass 8 Feb 2018 116,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,161 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,450 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 109,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,173 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 90,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four road wheels corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four road wheels corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 81,686 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear discs/pads in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,916 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,916 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 2 Mar 2010 62,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,134 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,134 miles

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

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

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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SHA 881R is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SHA 881R, 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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SHA 881R is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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