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EY55 DHC

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,096 mi
Last recorded113,096 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 DHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,096 miles

Exaust has minor leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 103,593 miles

Damage to n/s door mirror

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.41mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread / perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.01mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 103,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Damage to n/s door mirror

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.41mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread / perished

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.01mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 94,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,360 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2014 62,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,695 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,065 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,205 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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EY55 DHC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EY55 DHC, 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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EY55 DHC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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