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SO55 XKM

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XKM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,882 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight oil leak

underside components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 57,882 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight oil leak

underside components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 57,621 miles

Slight oil leak

Underside components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,179 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 56,179 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,014 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

travel parking brake

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,346 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 46,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres perished

front tyres worn edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,609 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,256 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,760 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear b/pads approx 5mm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,652 miles

front /rear pads worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,712 miles

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

both front wheels damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,630 miles

Front 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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SO55 XKM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO55 XKM, 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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SO55 XKM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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