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EA56 VAD

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,346 mi
Last recorded127,346 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VAD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 127,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,576 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,517 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 97,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 94,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,504 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,446 miles

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

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

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,466 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,933 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 25 Oct 2011 34,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,089 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
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EA56 VAD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA56 VAD, 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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EA56 VAD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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