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AU56 VYO

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,156 mi
Last recorded129,156 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,156 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2025 129,148 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear box outer mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,056 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2024 116,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,993 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,565 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 101,140 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,783 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,594 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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AU56 VYO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU56 VYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 VYO registered?

AU56 VYO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is AU56 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VYO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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