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SN55 JHR

2006 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 JHR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 139,875 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 134,426 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 134,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 128,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 124,231 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 124,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,403 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 109,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,284 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,627 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,133 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,133 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2011 55,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,436 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,597 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,597 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SN55 JHR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SN55 JHR, 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 SN55 JHR registered?

SN55 JHR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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