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AY56 WSZ

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,970 mi
Last recorded105,970 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,646 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,425 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damage

travel on parking brake

Fail 7 Sep 2012 40,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damage

travel on parking brake

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,993 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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AY56 WSZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 WSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY56 WSZ registered?

AY56 WSZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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