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EJ56 ZGG

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ZGG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2025 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,349 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are badly cracking on edges close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 50,349 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc are badly worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are badly cracking on edges close to showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears tyre badly perishing dot code (2610) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 43,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,319 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre's worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Jan 2017 41,308 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre's worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,905 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,718 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,233 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 28,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,739 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,469 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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EJ56 ZGG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 EJ56 ZGG, 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 EJ56 ZGG registered?

EJ56 ZGG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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