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Lexus IS250

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,499 cc

T2 MTEMOT history

T2 MTE is a silver petrol Lexus IS250 first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,467 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 MTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS250
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 MTE was last recorded at 151,467 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,248 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,219 miles
Average per year
8,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,467 miles
  • 2025 – 145,248 miles
  • 2024 – 137,752 miles
  • 2023 – 127,824 miles
  • 2022 – 116,440 miles
  • 2021 – 103,575 miles
  • 2020 – 91,111 miles
  • 2019 – 75,755 miles
  • 2018 – 68,529 miles
  • 2017 – 61,892 miles
  • 2016 – 51,784 miles
  • 2015 – 39,878 miles
  • 2014 – 31,439 miles
  • 2013 – 28,963 miles
  • 2012 – 25,480 miles
  • 2011 – 23,162 miles
  • 2010 – 20,019 miles
  • 2009 – 16,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,467 miles (+6,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,467 miles
    Test number
    738161032036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,248 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,248 miles
    Test number
    237955044906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,752 miles (+9,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,752 miles
    Test number
    607002735480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,824 miles
    Test number
    816117577630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,824 miles (+11,384)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,824 miles
    Test number
    983954741040
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    290449428064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,440 miles (+12,865)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    139563903674
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,575 miles
    Test number
    764439929368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,575 miles (+12,464)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,575 miles
    Test number
    837600202787
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass91,111 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,111 miles
    Test number
    511763903465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,827 miles (+15,072)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    157302094421
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,755 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    420335735501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail75,747 miles (+7,218)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    503520752407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass68,529 miles (+6,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    427055936074
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear secondary reflector
    • AdvisoryDoor lock fault nearside front

  15. Pass61,892 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,892 miles
    Test number
    818295304280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,762 miles (+9,978)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    249332305308
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  17. Pass51,784 miles (+11,906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    523809986129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,878 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    286735185029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,439 miles (+2,476)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,439 miles
    Test number
    117594614264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,963 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,963 miles
    Test number
    927498523210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,960 miles (+3,480)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,960 miles
    Test number
    428944223295
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,480 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    319247332422
    • NoteBoth front tyre awearing outer and inner edges.

  23. Fail25,480 miles (+2,318)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    315796132465
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyre awearing outer and inner edges.

  24. Pass23,162 miles (+3,143)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    609413641262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront tyres coming to legal limit on edges.

  25. Pass20,019 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    242664940256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,808 miles
    Test number
    863830329325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 MTE

Does T2 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 MTE is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 MTE?
The MOT on T2 MTE is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 MTE done?
T2 MTE was recorded at 151,467 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,272 miles a year.
Has T2 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 MTE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T2 MTE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T2 MTE find?
T2 MTE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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