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SV56 HFP

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,218 mi
Last recorded106,218 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 HFP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,504 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 99,697 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 88,884 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,646 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 85,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,148 miles

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

Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,398 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Front brake imbalance close to limit.

Front number plate poor.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R brake caliper seized on slides

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,194 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,582 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil just above the minimum

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,582 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,516 miles

2 rear tyres perishing all discs surface rust

Fail 11 Oct 2011 22,516 miles

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

2 rear tyres perishing all discs surface rust

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SV56 HFP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SV56 HFP, 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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SV56 HFP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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