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CE56 FYW

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,898 mi
Last recorded148,898 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,898 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 148,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 145,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front headlights misting

nearside washer jet weak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,234 miles

windscreen washer pump weak

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,952 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 134,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 128,940 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,000-1,500 MILES LEFT APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT REFLECTOR CRACKED

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 128,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS MISTING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,000-1,500 MILES LEFT APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT REFLECTOR CRACKED

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres wearing

Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,943 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 111,943 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,372 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 17 Oct 2016 95,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 789,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,650 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 32,531 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,558 miles

full under body shields fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 29,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

full under body shields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,585 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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CE56 FYW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FYW, 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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CE56 FYW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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