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AV56 ULJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,404 mi
Last recorded122,404 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ULJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 122,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 119,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,560 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,678 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,985 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,456 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,222 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, 2nd layer of rubber exposed.Also both tyres have splits on inner sidewalls. Strongly advise replacement and tracking check

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 19,978 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 26 May 2010 12,877 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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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AV56 ULJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV56 ULJ, 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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What year was AV56 ULJ registered?

AV56 ULJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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