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T29 LSM

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 LSM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 113,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch coroded

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

all suspension parts coroded

Fail 23 Apr 2026 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch coroded

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

all suspension parts coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,117 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,090 miles

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,587 miles

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

suspension parts corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 93,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Apr 2021 89,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 83,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 77,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,907 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,262 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,312 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,834 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,502 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,502 miles

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,418 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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T29 LSM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T29 LSM, 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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T29 LSM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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