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EY56 NHV

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

224,551 mi
Last recorded224,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 NHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 224,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 224,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 217,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 29 Dec 2021 209,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 11 May 2020 200,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from all welded joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dip beams JUST O.K. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 197,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 193,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 192,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 190,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 178,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 146,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2013 114,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 81,692 miles

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

both fornt and rear brakes WILL need discs at pad change

both front brake discs show wear and pads worn thin

both rear brake discs in poor condition and pads approx 80% worn

Pass 13 May 2011 46,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,173 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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EY56 NHV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY56 NHV, 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 NHV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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