2006 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · RY55 FFX

The most recent DVSA examination on 8 December 2025 resulted in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which is the strongest indicator of roadworthiness in the history file. Looking at the broader pattern, however, the maintenance trend cannot be described as consistently stable. Across the four most recent test cycles, the vehicle has accumulated recurring advisories on rear tyre wear and front brake pads, and two of the last four tests (February 2024 and February 2023) included fail items alongside the pass entries, indicating that defects are being identified but are typically addressed before retest. The absence of any advisory at the December 2025 test suggests the issues previously flagged, particularly the brake and tyre wear items, have been rectified. Overall, while the current position is clean, the recurring nature of wear-related defects suggests ongoing consumable demand that should be budgeted for by any prospective buyer. With a recorded mileage of 148,653 miles over a 20-year vehicle age, this Lexus IS250 has covered an average of roughly 7,433 miles per year, which is broadly typical and indicates a vehicle in regular rather than standing or high-mileage use. The MOT history does not reveal any significant gaps in testing, with annual examinations consistently recorded since at least 2022, suggesting steady operational use rather than long periods of inactivity. This usage profile is mechanically favourable, as it avoids the worst consequences of either calendar-based degradation from prolonged standing or accelerated wear from high annual mileages. Nevertheless, at this overall odometer reading, the engine, transmission, and drivetrain components are well into their service life, and attention should be paid to age-related wear items that are not always captured by MOT testing. Given the recurring advisories on rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the inner or outer edge, a prospective buyer should carefully inspect the current rear tyre condition for uneven wear patterns, which on this model can indicate worn rear suspension bushes, weak coil springs, or alignment issues rather than simply a need for replacement rubber. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces and pay attention to any tracking pull or instability at speed. The earlier advisory on rear brake disc pitting and scoring, combined with the dangerous failure on rear brake pad thickness in 2024, indicates the discs may have been machined or renewed at that time, but the buyer should still verify current rear pad and disc condition, check for any binding rear calipers after the test drive, and feel for any brake shudder or vibration through the pedal under firm application. Beyond the recorded advisories, several age and mileage related items warrant physical inspection on a 20-year-old vehicle at this mileage. Tyre sidewalls should be checked for perishing or cracking from age, even where tread depth remains adequate, as rubber degrades over time independently of wear. The 12V battery, original or replacement status unknown, should be load tested, as a twenty-year-old vehicle is well beyond typical battery service life. Brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid should be verified for recent servicing, as these degrade on a calendar basis and are not assessed at MOT. Given the recurring position lamp and headlamp lens failures in 2022 and 2023, all exterior lighting should be thoroughly checked, and any headlamp lens hazing or condensation noted, as this can rapidly progress to MOT failure. Finally, the underside and wheel arches should be examined for corrosion, paying particular attention to suspension arms, subframe mounting points, and brake line condition, all of which are typical concern areas on a vehicle of this age and mileage.