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CU56 OLJ

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 141,212 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 140,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 140,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam going out after a short time of being on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,976 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 117,256 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,278 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 110,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,694 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,365 miles

both front tyres are wearing unevenly-low tread on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,985 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,703 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 53,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,623 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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CU56 OLJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU56 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CU56 OLJ registered?

CU56 OLJ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is CU56 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 OLJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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