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VX55 VND

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,842 mi
Last recorded117,842 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VND
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 117,842 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 97,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 60,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,945 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,576 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2017 52,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly deteriorated and split (4.1.D.1a)

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,615 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked and perished.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,065 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,347 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish.

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,531 miles

front tyres slightly cracked/perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,019 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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VX55 VND is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VX55 VND, 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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VX55 VND is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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