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EK56 OPP

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,061 mi
Last recorded43,061 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,783 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 37,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,559 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 8 Sep 2016 30,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,635 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 27,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,548 miles

osr calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Fail 16 Sep 2013 22,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,110 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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EK56 OPP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK56 OPP, 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 EK56 OPP registered?

EK56 OPP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is EK56 OPP safe to buy?

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