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Y333 MHS

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,579 mi
Last recorded116,579 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 MHS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 116,579 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 116,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,046 miles

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 10 Jun 2023 100,513 miles

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

under body has corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,593 miles

Rear underbody general corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 78,886 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,385 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,751 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,326 miles

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,336 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,273 miles

n/s/f tyre between 2-3mm

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,030 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,805 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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Y333 MHS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 Y333 MHS, 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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Y333 MHS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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