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EY56 LHO

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LHO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 105,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,527 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,025 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamps not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 Wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,039 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 93,039 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 79,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,335 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,115 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are heavily worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack and has sidewall damage

Offside rear under trays partially insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 57,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil VERY LOW

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre cut outer side wall

offside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,105 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,668 miles

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

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)

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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EY56 LHO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 EY56 LHO, 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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EY56 LHO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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