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DG56 TEU

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,215 mi
Last recorded204,215 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 TEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 204,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 192,373 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 192,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 183,273 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 181,186 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 181,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 172,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 155,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 155,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,426 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges,n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,978 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,417 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 40,417 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)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges,inner edge bald

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,443 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low 2,6mm o/s/r tyre 3,6mm

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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DG56 TEU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG56 TEU, 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 DG56 TEU registered?

DG56 TEU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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