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CE56 FYA

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,327 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,046 miles

General corrosion to rear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to rear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 69,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sub-frame mountain bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sub-frame mountain bracket corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 17 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 17 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 17 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 17 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,034 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 37,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,283 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,565 miles

N/S ans O/S/F Tyres feathering on inner edge,

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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CE56 FYA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE56 FYA, 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 CE56 FYA registered?

CE56 FYA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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