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SV55 HBL

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,147 mi
Last recorded172,147 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 172,147 miles

17%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.

Fail 29 May 2026 172,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Possibly bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure along inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

17%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.

Pass 28 May 2025 164,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 159,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 151,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides also rear pad retaining pins look to long but cannot come out so safe (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 133,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 117,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,489 miles

front exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 82,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,657 miles

Both rear brake back plate corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,160 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,631 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,881 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,225 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

front brake discs worn and pitted.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,728 miles

front discs corroded + lipped

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot torn + leaking grease

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,134 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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SV55 HBL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SV55 HBL, 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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SV55 HBL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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