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DY56 NRK

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,137 mi
Last recorded177,137 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NRK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 177,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 177,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 172,075 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 172,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 154,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 149,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2017 145,029 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 141,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 136,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 162,695 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 162,660 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 144,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 125,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 125,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 116,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

incorrect front tyre size fitted

Pass 10 May 2010 107,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 96,483 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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DY56 NRK is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY56 NRK, 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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DY56 NRK is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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