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T666 SED

2004 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

77,869 mi
Last recorded77,869 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 SED
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 77,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 77,862 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,770 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 109,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested rusted brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 97,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,696 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 73,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 93,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 68,674 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 67,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,266 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 65,491 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 20 May 2016 48,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,493 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 10 Mar 2015 56,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 32,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,430 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,089 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,957 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2008 25,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,478 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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T666 SED is a 2004 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

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 T666 SED, 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 22 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T666 SED is a 2004 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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