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EA56 VBB

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,373 mi
Last recorded136,373 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VBB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 136,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,685 miles

Both Rear Inner Brake Pads are worn low.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,034 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front Lamp units frosted..... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 121,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front Lamp units frosted..... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,860 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,579 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 93,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,874 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Oct 2014 63,936 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 63,936 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 48,015 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,433 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,591 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 VBB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 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 EA56 VBB, 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 VBB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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